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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.52, 209.13 and 71.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.52, 209.13 and 71.00 is: 106.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.52 : 209.13 = 71.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.52/209.13 = 71.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.52x = 209.13 × 71.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.52x = 14,847.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,847.18/139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.42

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