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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.68, 209.49 and 36.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.68, 209.49 and 36.96 is: 55.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.68 : 209.49 = 36.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.68/209.49 = 36.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.68x = 209.49 × 36.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.68x = 7,742.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,742.84/139.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.43

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