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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.33, 208.98 and 66.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.33, 208.98 and 66.97 is: 100.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.33 : 208.98 = 66.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.33/208.98 = 66.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.33x = 208.98 × 66.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.33x = 13,994.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,994.35/139.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.44

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