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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.32, 209.01 and 43.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.32, 209.01 and 43.14 is: 64.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.32 : 209.01 = 43.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.32/209.01 = 43.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.32x = 209.01 × 43.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.32x = 9,016.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,016.69/139.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.72

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