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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.78, 209.54 and 67.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.78, 209.54 and 67.62 is: 101.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.78 : 209.54 = 67.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.78/209.54 = 67.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.78x = 209.54 × 67.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.78x = 14,169.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,169.09/139.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.37

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