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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.62, 209.55 and 71.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.62, 209.55 and 71.19 is: 106.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.62 : 209.55 = 71.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.62/209.55 = 71.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.62x = 209.55 × 71.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.62x = 14,917.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,917.52/139.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.85

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