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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.96, 209.97 and 48.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.96, 209.97 and 48.66 is: 73.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.96 : 209.97 = 48.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.96/209.97 = 48.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.96x = 209.97 × 48.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.96x = 10,217.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,217.93/139.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.01

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