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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.92, 209.78 and 53.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.92, 209.78 and 53.26 is: 79.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.92 : 209.78 = 53.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.92/209.78 = 53.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.92x = 209.78 × 53.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.92x = 11,172.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,172.88/139.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.85

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