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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.68, 209.40 and 67.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.68, 209.40 and 67.44 is: 101.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.68 : 209.40 = 67.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.68/209.40 = 67.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.68x = 209.40 × 67.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.68x = 14,121.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,121.94/139.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.10

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