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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.73, 209.30 and 71.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.73, 209.30 and 71.04 is: 106.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.73 : 209.30 = 71.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.73/209.30 = 71.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.73x = 209.30 × 71.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.73x = 14,868.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,868.32/139.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.41

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