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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.53, 209.17 and 67.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.53, 209.17 and 67.35 is: 100.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.53 : 209.17 = 67.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.53/209.17 = 67.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.53x = 209.17 × 67.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.53x = 14,087.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,087.60/139.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.96

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