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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.28, 208.83 and 67.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.28, 208.83 and 67.10 is: 100.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.28 : 208.83 = 67.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.28/208.83 = 67.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.28x = 208.83 × 67.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.28x = 14,012.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,012.49/139.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.61

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