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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.76, 209.67 and 53.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.76, 209.67 and 53.11 is: 79.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.76 : 209.67 = 53.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.76/209.67 = 53.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.76x = 209.67 × 53.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.76x = 11,135.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,135.57/139.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.68

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