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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.85, 209.78 and 71.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.85, 209.78 and 71.33 is: 106.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.85 : 209.78 = 71.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.85/209.78 = 71.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.85x = 209.78 × 71.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.85x = 14,962.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,962.20/139.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.99

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