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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.59, 209.37 and 55.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.59, 209.37 and 55.07 is: 82.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.59 : 209.37 = 55.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.59/209.37 = 55.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.59x = 209.37 × 55.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.59x = 11,530.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,530.01/139.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.60

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