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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.79, 209.75 and 67.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.79, 209.75 and 67.70 is: 101.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.79 : 209.75 = 67.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.79/209.75 = 67.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.79x = 209.75 × 67.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.79x = 14,198.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,198.69/139.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.58

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