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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.69, 209.38 and 52.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.69, 209.38 and 52.94 is: 79.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.69 : 209.38 = 52.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.69/209.38 = 52.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.69x = 209.38 × 52.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.69x = 11,084.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,084.58/139.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.35

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