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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.39, 209.11 and 70.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.39, 209.11 and 70.89 is: 106.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.39 : 209.11 = 70.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.39/209.11 = 70.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.39x = 209.11 × 70.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.39x = 14,824.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,824.15/139.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.35

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