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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.74, 209.63 and 53.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.74, 209.63 and 53.08 is: 79.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.74 : 209.63 = 53.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.74/209.63 = 53.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.74x = 209.63 × 53.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.74x = 11,127.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,127.16/139.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.63

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