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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.72, 209.59 and 43.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.72, 209.59 and 43.53 is: 65.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.72 : 209.59 = 43.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.72/209.59 = 43.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.72x = 209.59 × 43.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.72x = 9,123.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,123.24/139.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.30

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