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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.81, 209.73 and 37.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.81, 209.73 and 37.10 is: 55.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.81 : 209.73 = 37.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.81/209.73 = 37.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.81x = 209.73 × 37.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.81x = 7,780.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,780.98/139.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.65

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