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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.34, 208.92 and 46.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.34, 208.92 and 46.76 is: 70.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.34 : 208.92 = 46.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.34/208.92 = 46.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.34x = 208.92 × 46.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.34x = 9,769.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,769.10/139.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.11

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