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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.43, 209.04 and 71.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.43, 209.04 and 71.01 is: 106.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.43 : 209.04 = 71.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.43/209.04 = 71.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.43x = 209.04 × 71.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.43x = 14,843.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,843.93/139.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.47

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