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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.40, 209 and 67.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.40, 209 and 67.22 is: 100.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.40 : 209 = 67.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.40/209 = 67.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.40x = 209 × 67.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.40x = 14,048.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,048.98/139.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.78

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