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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.56, 209.10 and 75.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.56, 209.10 and 75.48 is: 113.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.56 : 209.10 = 75.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.56/209.10 = 75.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.56x = 209.10 × 75.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.56x = 15,782.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,782.87/139.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.09

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