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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.34, 209.02 and 43.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.34, 209.02 and 43.16 is: 64.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.34 : 209.02 = 43.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.34/209.02 = 43.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.34x = 209.02 × 43.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.34x = 9,021.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,021.30/139.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.74

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