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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.79, 209.73 and 71.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.79, 209.73 and 71.24 is: 106.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.79 : 209.73 = 71.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.79/209.73 = 71.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.79x = 209.73 × 71.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.79x = 14,941.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,941.17/139.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.89

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