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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.78, 209.58 and 48.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.78, 209.58 and 48.46 is: 72.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.78 : 209.58 = 48.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.78/209.58 = 48.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.78x = 209.58 × 48.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.78x = 10,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,156.25/139.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.66

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