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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.62, 209.58 and 71.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.62, 209.58 and 71.12 is: 106.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.62 : 209.58 = 71.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.62/209.58 = 71.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.62x = 209.58 × 71.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.62x = 14,905.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,905.33/139.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.76

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