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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.35, 209.03 and 36.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.35, 209.03 and 36.63 is: 54.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.35 : 209.03 = 36.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.35/209.03 = 36.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.35x = 209.03 × 36.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.35x = 7,656.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,656.59/139.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.95

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