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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.66, 209.48 and 48.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.66, 209.48 and 48.32 is: 72.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.66 : 209.48 = 48.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.66/209.48 = 48.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.66x = 209.48 × 48.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.66x = 10,122.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,122.07/139.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.48

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