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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.10, 208.58 and 66.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.10, 208.58 and 66.96 is: 100.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.10 : 208.58 = 66.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.10/208.58 = 66.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.10x = 208.58 × 66.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.10x = 13,966.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,966.18/139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.41

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