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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139, 208.18 and 70.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139, 208.18 and 70.34 is: 105.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139 : 208.18 = 70.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139/208.18 = 70.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139x = 208.18 × 70.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139x = 14,643.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,643.38/139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.35

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