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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.61, 209.46 and 67.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.61, 209.46 and 67.46 is: 101.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.61 : 209.46 = 67.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.61/209.46 = 67.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.61x = 209.46 × 67.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.61x = 14,130.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,130.17/139.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.21

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