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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.20, 208.84 and 70.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.20, 208.84 and 70.70 is: 106.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.20 : 208.84 = 70.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.20/208.84 = 70.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.20x = 208.84 × 70.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.20x = 14,764.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,764.99/139.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.07

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