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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.68, 209.60 and 67.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.68, 209.60 and 67.54 is: 101.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.68 : 209.60 = 67.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.68/209.60 = 67.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.68x = 209.60 × 67.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.68x = 14,156.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,156.38/139.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.35

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