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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.14, 208.66 and 65.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.14, 208.66 and 65.96 is: 98.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.14 : 208.66 = 65.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.14/208.66 = 65.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.14x = 208.66 × 65.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.14x = 13,763.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,763.21/139.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.92

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