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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.01, 208.33 and 66.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.01, 208.33 and 66.71 is: 99.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.01 : 208.33 = 66.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.01/208.33 = 66.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.01x = 208.33 × 66.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.01x = 13,897.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,897.69/139.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.98

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