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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.75, 209.53 and 71.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.75, 209.53 and 71.14 is: 106.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.75 : 209.53 = 71.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.75/209.53 = 71.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.75x = 209.53 × 71.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.75x = 14,905.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,905.13/139.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.66

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