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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.42, 209.13 and 75.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.42, 209.13 and 75.28 is: 112.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.42 : 209.13 = 75.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.42/209.13 = 75.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.42x = 209.13 × 75.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.42x = 15,743.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,743.31/139.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.92

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