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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.53, 209.33 and 46.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.53, 209.33 and 46.98 is: 70.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.53 : 209.33 = 46.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.53/209.33 = 46.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.53x = 209.33 × 46.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.53x = 9,835.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,835.23/139.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.49

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