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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.42, 209.09 and 70.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.42, 209.09 and 70.91 is: 106.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.42 : 209.09 = 70.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.42/209.09 = 70.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.42x = 209.09 × 70.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.42x = 14,826.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,826.57/139.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.34

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