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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.79, 209.70 and 66.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.79, 209.70 and 66.63 is: 99.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.79 : 209.70 = 66.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.79/209.70 = 66.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.79x = 209.70 × 66.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.79x = 13,972.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,972.31/139.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.95

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