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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.41, 209.15 and 67.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.41, 209.15 and 67.23 is: 100.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.41 : 209.15 = 67.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.41/209.15 = 67.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.41x = 209.15 × 67.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.41x = 14,060.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,060.82/139.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.86

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