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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.76, 209.50 and 71.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.76, 209.50 and 71.14 is: 106.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.76 : 209.50 = 71.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.76/209.50 = 71.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.76x = 209.50 × 71.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.76x = 14,903.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,903.83/139.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.64

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