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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.45, 209.18 and 46.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.45, 209.18 and 46.90 is: 70.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.45 : 209.18 = 46.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.45/209.18 = 46.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.45x = 209.18 × 46.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.45x = 9,810.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,810.54/139.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.35

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