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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.87, 209.86 and 71.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.87, 209.86 and 71.46 is: 107.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.87 : 209.86 = 71.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.87/209.86 = 71.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.87x = 209.86 × 71.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.87x = 14,996.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,996.42/139.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.22

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