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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.79, 209.48 and 94.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.79, 209.48 and 94.43 is: 141.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.79 : 209.48 = 94.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.79/209.48 = 94.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.79x = 209.48 × 94.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.79x = 19,781.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,781.25/139.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.50

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