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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.83, 209.61 and 67.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.83, 209.61 and 67.74 is: 101.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.83 : 209.61 = 67.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.83/209.61 = 67.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.83x = 209.61 × 67.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.83x = 14,198.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,198.98/139.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.54

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