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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.46, 209.13 and 70.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.46, 209.13 and 70.92 is: 106.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.46 : 209.13 = 70.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.46/209.13 = 70.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.46x = 209.13 × 70.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.46x = 14,831.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,831.50/139.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.35

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