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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.76, 209.62 and 71.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.76, 209.62 and 71.22 is: 106.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.76 : 209.62 = 71.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.76/209.62 = 71.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.76x = 209.62 × 71.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.76x = 14,929.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,929.14/139.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.82

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