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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.70, 209 and 91.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.70, 209 and 91.70 is: 137.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.70 : 209 = 91.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.70/209 = 91.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.70x = 209 × 91.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.70x = 19,165.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,165.30/139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.19

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