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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.85, 209.67 and 48.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.85, 209.67 and 48.51 is: 72.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.85 : 209.67 = 48.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.85/209.67 = 48.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.85x = 209.67 × 48.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.85x = 10,171.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,171.09/139.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.73

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