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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.35, 209.13 and 67.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.35, 209.13 and 67.23 is: 100.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.35 : 209.13 = 67.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.35/209.13 = 67.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.35x = 209.13 × 67.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.35x = 14,059.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,059.81/139.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.90

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