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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.64, 209.58 and 75.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.64, 209.58 and 75.56 is: 113.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.64 : 209.58 = 75.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.64/209.58 = 75.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.64x = 209.58 × 75.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.64x = 15,835.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,835.86/139.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.40

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