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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.65, 209.48 and 36.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.65, 209.48 and 36.95 is: 55.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.65 : 209.48 = 36.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.65/209.48 = 36.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.65x = 209.48 × 36.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.65x = 7,739.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,739.05/139.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.42

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