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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.80, 209.74 and 67.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.80, 209.74 and 67.66 is: 101.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.80 : 209.74 = 67.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.80/209.74 = 67.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.80x = 209.74 × 67.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.80x = 14,191.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,191.01/139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.51

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