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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.89, 209.85 and 48.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.89, 209.85 and 48.58 is: 72.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.89 : 209.85 = 48.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.89/209.85 = 48.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.89x = 209.85 × 48.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.89x = 10,193.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,193.46/139.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.87

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