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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.37, 209.02 and 52.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.37, 209.02 and 52.68 is: 79.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.37 : 209.02 = 52.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.37/209.02 = 52.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.37x = 209.02 × 52.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.37x = 11,011.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,011.17/139.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.01

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