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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.86, 209.81 and 71.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.86, 209.81 and 71.39 is: 107.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.86 : 209.81 = 71.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.86/209.81 = 71.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.86x = 209.81 × 71.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.86x = 14,976.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,976.93/139.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.09

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