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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.54, 209.01 and 67.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.54, 209.01 and 67.18 is: 100.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.54 : 209.01 = 67.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.54/209.01 = 67.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.54x = 209.01 × 67.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.54x = 14,041.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,041.29/139.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.63

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