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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.90, 209.80 and 47.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.90, 209.80 and 47.33 is: 70.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.90 : 209.80 = 47.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.90/209.80 = 47.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.90x = 209.80 × 47.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.90x = 9,929.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,929.83/139.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.98

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