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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.61, 209.18 and 66.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.61, 209.18 and 66.44 is: 99.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.61 : 209.18 = 66.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.61/209.18 = 66.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.61x = 209.18 × 66.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.61x = 13,898.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,898.61/139.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.55

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