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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.23, 208.80 and 66.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.23, 208.80 and 66.08 is: 99.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.23 : 208.80 = 66.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.23/208.80 = 66.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.23x = 208.80 × 66.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.23x = 13,796.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,796.46/139.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.09

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