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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.70, 209.56 and 43.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.70, 209.56 and 43.52 is: 65.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.70 : 209.56 = 43.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.70/209.56 = 43.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.70x = 209.56 × 43.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.70x = 9,120.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,120.05/139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.28

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