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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139, 208.61 and 66.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139, 208.61 and 66.91 is: 100.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139 : 208.61 = 66.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139/208.61 = 66.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139x = 208.61 × 66.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139x = 13,958.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,958.10/139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.42

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