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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.20, 208.80 and 36.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.20, 208.80 and 36.48 is: 54.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.20 : 208.80 = 36.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.20/208.80 = 36.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.20x = 208.80 × 36.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.20x = 7,617.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,617.68/139.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.73

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