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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.47, 209.22 and 48.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.47, 209.22 and 48.14 is: 72.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.47 : 209.22 = 48.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.47/209.22 = 48.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.47x = 209.22 × 48.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.47x = 10,071.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,071.61/139.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.22

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