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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.41, 209.11 and 43.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.41, 209.11 and 43.22 is: 64.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.41 : 209.11 = 43.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.41/209.11 = 43.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.41x = 209.11 × 43.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.41x = 9,037.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,037.53/139.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.83

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