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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.94, 209.84 and 42.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.94, 209.84 and 42.42 is: 63.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.94 : 209.84 = 42.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.94/209.84 = 42.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.94x = 209.84 × 42.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.94x = 8,900.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,900.94/139.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.61

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