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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.48, 209.16 and 75.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.48, 209.16 and 75.28 is: 112.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.48 : 209.16 = 75.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.48/209.16 = 75.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.48x = 209.16 × 75.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.48x = 15,745.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,745.56/139.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.89

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