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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.83, 209.67 and 71.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.83, 209.67 and 71.33 is: 106.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.83 : 209.67 = 71.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.83/209.67 = 71.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.83x = 209.67 × 71.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.83x = 14,954.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,954.71/139.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.95

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