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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.18, 208.80 and 46.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.18, 208.80 and 46.62 is: 69.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.18 : 208.80 = 46.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.18/208.80 = 46.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.18x = 208.80 × 46.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.18x = 9,734.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,734.65/139.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.94

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