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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.50, 209.25 and 67.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.50, 209.25 and 67.14 is: 100.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.50 : 209.25 = 67.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.50/209.25 = 67.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.50x = 209.25 × 67.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.50x = 14,047.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,047.66/139.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.70

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