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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.89, 209.81 and 48.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.89, 209.81 and 48.60 is: 72.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.89 : 209.81 = 48.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.89/209.81 = 48.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.89x = 209.81 × 48.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.89x = 10,196.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,196.77/139.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.89

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