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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.76, 209.84 and 71.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.76, 209.84 and 71.36 is: 107.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.76 : 209.84 = 71.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.76/209.84 = 71.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.76x = 209.84 × 71.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.76x = 14,974.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,974.18/139.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.14

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