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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.86, 209.76 and 43.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.86, 209.76 and 43.69 is: 65.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.86 : 209.76 = 43.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.86/209.76 = 43.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.86x = 209.76 × 43.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.86x = 9,164.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,164.41/139.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.53

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