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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.21, 208.43 and 70.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.21, 208.43 and 70.59 is: 105.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.21 : 208.43 = 70.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.21/208.43 = 70.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.21x = 208.43 × 70.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.21x = 14,711.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,711.68/139.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.68

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