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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.91, 209.66 and 96.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.91, 209.66 and 96.68 is: 144.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.91 : 209.66 = 96.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.91/209.66 = 96.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.91x = 209.66 × 96.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.91x = 20,268.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,268.40/139.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.87

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