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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.38, 209.08 and 46.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.38, 209.08 and 46.83 is: 70.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.38 : 209.08 = 46.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.38/209.08 = 46.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.38x = 209.08 × 46.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.38x = 9,790.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,790.52/139.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.24

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