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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.71, 209.61 and 48.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.71, 209.61 and 48.45 is: 72.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.71 : 209.61 = 48.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.71/209.61 = 48.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.71x = 209.61 × 48.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.71x = 10,155.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,155.60/139.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.69

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