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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.97, 210 and 43.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.97, 210 and 43.79 is: 65.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.97 : 210 = 43.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.97/210 = 43.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.97x = 210 × 43.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.97x = 9,195.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,195.90/139.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.70

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