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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.44, 209.24 and 54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.44, 209.24 and 54 is: 81.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.44 : 209.24 = 54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.44/209.24 = 54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.44x = 209.24 × 54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.44x = 11,298.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,298.96/139.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.03

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