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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.58, 209.33 and 67.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.58, 209.33 and 67.49 is: 101.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.58 : 209.33 = 67.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.58/209.33 = 67.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.58x = 209.33 × 67.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.58x = 14,127.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,127.34/139.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.21

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