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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.89, 209.69 and 71.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.89, 209.69 and 71.35 is: 106.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.89 : 209.69 = 71.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.89/209.69 = 71.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.89x = 209.69 × 71.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.89x = 14,960.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,960.77/139.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.94

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