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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.60, 209.55 and 71.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.60, 209.55 and 71.18 is: 106.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.60 : 209.55 = 71.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.60/209.55 = 71.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.60x = 209.55 × 71.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.60x = 14,915.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,915.77/139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.85

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