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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.24, 208.86 and 41.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.24, 208.86 and 41.73 is: 62.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.24 : 208.86 = 41.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.24/208.86 = 41.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.24x = 208.86 × 41.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.24x = 8,715.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,715.73/139.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.60

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