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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.64, 209.54 and 71.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.64, 209.54 and 71.16 is: 106.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.64 : 209.54 = 71.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.64/209.54 = 71.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.64x = 209.54 × 71.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.64x = 14,910.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,910.87/139.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.78

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