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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.79, 209.70 and 42.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.79, 209.70 and 42.30 is: 63.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.79 : 209.70 = 42.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.79/209.70 = 42.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.79x = 209.70 × 42.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.79x = 8,870.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,870.31/139.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.45

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