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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.57, 209.48 and 66.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.57, 209.48 and 66.53 is: 99.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.57 : 209.48 = 66.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.57/209.48 = 66.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.57x = 209.48 × 66.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.57x = 13,936.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,936.90/139.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.86

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