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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.47, 209.16 and 46.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.47, 209.16 and 46.95 is: 70.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.47 : 209.16 = 46.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.47/209.16 = 46.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.47x = 209.16 × 46.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.47x = 9,820.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,820.06/139.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.41

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