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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.35, 209.11 and 66.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.35, 209.11 and 66.22 is: 99.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.35 : 209.11 = 66.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.35/209.11 = 66.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.35x = 209.11 × 66.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.35x = 13,846.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,846.51/139.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.37

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