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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.78, 209.58 and 67.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.78, 209.58 and 67.54 is: 101.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.78 : 209.58 = 67.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.78/209.58 = 67.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.78x = 209.58 × 67.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.78x = 14,155.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,155.03/139.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.27

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