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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.62, 209.46 and 48.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.62, 209.46 and 48.32 is: 72.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.62 : 209.46 = 48.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.62/209.46 = 48.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.62x = 209.46 × 48.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.62x = 10,121.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,121.11/139.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.49

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