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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.92, 209.88 and 37.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.92, 209.88 and 37.21 is: 55.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.92 : 209.88 = 37.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.92/209.88 = 37.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.92x = 209.88 × 37.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.92x = 7,809.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,809.63/139.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.82

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