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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.38, 209.06 and 52.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.38, 209.06 and 52.74 is: 79.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.38 : 209.06 = 52.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.38/209.06 = 52.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.38x = 209.06 × 52.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.38x = 11,025.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,025.82/139.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.11

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