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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.56, 209.31 and 66.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.56, 209.31 and 66.43 is: 99.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.56 : 209.31 = 66.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.56/209.31 = 66.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.56x = 209.31 × 66.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.56x = 13,904.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,904.48/139.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.63

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