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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.59, 209.34 and 67.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.59, 209.34 and 67.41 is: 101.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.59 : 209.34 = 67.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.59/209.34 = 67.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.59x = 209.34 × 67.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.59x = 14,111.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,111.61/139.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.09

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