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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.69, 209.42 and 67.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.69, 209.42 and 67.50 is: 101.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.69 : 209.42 = 67.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.69/209.42 = 67.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.69x = 209.42 × 67.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.69x = 14,135.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,135.77/139.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.19

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