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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.13, 208.70 and 70.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.13, 208.70 and 70.65 is: 105.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.13 : 208.70 = 70.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.13/208.70 = 70.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.13x = 208.70 × 70.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.13x = 14,744.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,744.30/139.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.98

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