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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.22, 208.81 and 36.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.22, 208.81 and 36.50 is: 54.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.22 : 208.81 = 36.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.22/208.81 = 36.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.22x = 208.81 × 36.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.22x = 7,621.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,621.38/139.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.75

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