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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.39, 209.06 and 74.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.39, 209.06 and 74.52 is: 111.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.39 : 209.06 = 74.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.39/209.06 = 74.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.39x = 209.06 × 74.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.39x = 15,579.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,579.15/139.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.77

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