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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.91, 209.81 and 43.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.91, 209.81 and 43.70 is: 65.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.91 : 209.81 = 43.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.91/209.81 = 43.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.91x = 209.81 × 43.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.91x = 9,169.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,169.00/139.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.53

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