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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.19, 208.77 and 70.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.19, 208.77 and 70.66 is: 105.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.19 : 208.77 = 70.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.19/208.77 = 70.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.19x = 208.77 × 70.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.19x = 14,751.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,751.68/139.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.99

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