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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.09, 208.73 and 70.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.09, 208.73 and 70.63 is: 105.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.09 : 208.73 = 70.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.09/208.73 = 70.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.09x = 208.73 × 70.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.09x = 14,742.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,742.60/139.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.99

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