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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.13, 208.57 and 70.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.13, 208.57 and 70.58 is: 105.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.13 : 208.57 = 70.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.13/208.57 = 70.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.13x = 208.57 × 70.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.13x = 14,720.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,720.87/139.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.81

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