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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.10, 208.85 and 70.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.10, 208.85 and 70.67 is: 106.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.10 : 208.85 = 70.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.10/208.85 = 70.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.10x = 208.85 × 70.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.10x = 14,759.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,759.60/139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.11

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