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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.91, 209.71 and 71.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.91, 209.71 and 71.34 is: 106.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.91 : 209.71 = 71.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.91/209.71 = 71.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.91x = 209.71 × 71.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.91x = 14,959.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,959.48/139.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.92

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