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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.41, 209.14 and 52.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.41, 209.14 and 52.75 is: 79.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.41 : 209.14 = 52.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.41/209.14 = 52.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.41x = 209.14 × 52.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.41x = 11,032.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,032.14/139.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.13

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