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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.63, 209.41 and 43.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.63, 209.41 and 43.42 is: 65.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.63 : 209.41 = 43.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.63/209.41 = 43.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.63x = 209.41 × 43.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.63x = 9,092.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,092.58/139.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.12

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