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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.15, 208.71 and 70.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.15, 208.71 and 70.72 is: 106.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.15 : 208.71 = 70.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.15/208.71 = 70.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.15x = 208.71 × 70.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.15x = 14,759.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,759.45/139.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.07

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