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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.58, 209.24 and 67.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.58, 209.24 and 67.40 is: 101.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.58 : 209.24 = 67.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.58/209.24 = 67.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.58x = 209.24 × 67.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.58x = 14,102.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,102.78/139.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.04

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