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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.48, 209.24 and 67.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.48, 209.24 and 67.30 is: 100.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.48 : 209.24 = 67.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.48/209.24 = 67.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.48x = 209.24 × 67.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.48x = 14,081.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,081.85/139.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.96

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