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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.21, 208.80 and 36.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.21, 208.80 and 36.49 is: 54.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.21 : 208.80 = 36.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.21/208.80 = 36.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.21x = 208.80 × 36.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.21x = 7,618.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,618.73/139.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.73

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