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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.37, 209.32 and 71.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.37, 209.32 and 71.03 is: 106.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.37 : 209.32 = 71.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.37/209.32 = 71.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.37x = 209.32 × 71.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.37x = 14,867.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,867.17/139.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.67

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