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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.71, 209.59 and 43.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.71, 209.59 and 43.50 is: 65.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.71 : 209.59 = 43.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.71/209.59 = 43.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.71x = 209.59 × 43.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.71x = 9,117.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,117.06/139.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.26

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