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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.73, 209.54 and 66.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.73, 209.54 and 66.60 is: 99.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.73 : 209.54 = 66.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.73/209.54 = 66.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.73x = 209.54 × 66.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.73x = 13,954.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,954.57/139.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.87

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