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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.80, 209.57 and 48.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.80, 209.57 and 48.45 is: 72.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.80 : 209.57 = 48.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.80/209.57 = 48.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.80x = 209.57 × 48.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.80x = 10,153.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,153.42/139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.63

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