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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.57, 209.37 and 67.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.57, 209.37 and 67.38 is: 101.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.57 : 209.37 = 67.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.57/209.37 = 67.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.57x = 209.37 × 67.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.57x = 14,106.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,106.14/139.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.07

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