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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.64, 209.28 and 71.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.64, 209.28 and 71.22 is: 106.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.64 : 209.28 = 71.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.64/209.28 = 71.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.64x = 209.28 × 71.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.64x = 14,904.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,904.92/139.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.74

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