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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.30, 208.98 and 70.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.30, 208.98 and 70.82 is: 106.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.30 : 208.98 = 70.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.30/208.98 = 70.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.30x = 208.98 × 70.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.30x = 14,799.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,799.96/139.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.25

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