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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.76, 209.34 and 75.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.76, 209.34 and 75.50 is: 113.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.76 : 209.34 = 75.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.76/209.34 = 75.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.76x = 209.34 × 75.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.76x = 15,805.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,805.17/139.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.09

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