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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.99, 210.03 and 71.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.99, 210.03 and 71.53 is: 107.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.99 : 210.03 = 71.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.99/210.03 = 71.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.99x = 210.03 × 71.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.99x = 15,023.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,023.45/139.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.32

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