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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.52, 209.28 and 54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.52, 209.28 and 54 is: 81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.52 : 209.28 = 54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.52/209.28 = 54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.52x = 209.28 × 54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.52x = 11,301.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,301.12/139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81

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