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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139, 208.52 and 70.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139, 208.52 and 70.56 is: 105.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139 : 208.52 = 70.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139/208.52 = 70.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139x = 208.52 × 70.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139x = 14,713.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,713.17/139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.85

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