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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.14, 208.69 and 66.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.14, 208.69 and 66.94 is: 100.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.14 : 208.69 = 66.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.14/208.69 = 66.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.14x = 208.69 × 66.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.14x = 13,969.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,969.02/139.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.40

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