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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.91, 209.87 and 37.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.91, 209.87 and 37.20 is: 55.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.91 : 209.87 = 37.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.91/209.87 = 37.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.91x = 209.87 × 37.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.91x = 7,807.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,807.16/139.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.80

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