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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.62, 209.44 and 43.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.62, 209.44 and 43.44 is: 65.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.62 : 209.44 = 43.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.62/209.44 = 43.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.62x = 209.44 × 43.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.62x = 9,098.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,098.07/139.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.16

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