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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.70, 209.53 and 36.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.70, 209.53 and 36.97 is: 55.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.70 : 209.53 = 36.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.70/209.53 = 36.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.70x = 209.53 × 36.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.70x = 7,746.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,746.32/139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.45

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