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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.82, 209.66 and 67.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.82, 209.66 and 67.59 is: 101.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.82 : 209.66 = 67.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.82/209.66 = 67.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.82x = 209.66 × 67.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.82x = 14,170.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,170.58/139.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.35

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