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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.98, 209.93 and 48.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.98, 209.93 and 48.68 is: 73.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.98 : 209.93 = 48.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.98/209.93 = 48.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.98x = 209.93 × 48.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.98x = 10,219.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,219.39/139.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.01

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