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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.10, 208.63 and 70.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.10, 208.63 and 70.55 is: 105.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.10 : 208.63 = 70.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.10/208.63 = 70.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.10x = 208.63 × 70.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.10x = 14,719.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,719.19/139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.82

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