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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.55, 209.36 and 52.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.55, 209.36 and 52.91 is: 79.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.55 : 209.36 = 52.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.55/209.36 = 52.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.55x = 209.36 × 52.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.55x = 11,077.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,077.24/139.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.38

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