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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.39, 209.13 and 46.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.39, 209.13 and 46.85 is: 70.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.39 : 209.13 = 46.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.39/209.13 = 46.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.39x = 209.13 × 46.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.39x = 9,796.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,796.46/139.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.28

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