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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.94, 209.65 and 66.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.94, 209.65 and 66.73 is: 99.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.94 : 209.65 = 66.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.94/209.65 = 66.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.94x = 209.65 × 66.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.94x = 13,990.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,990.17/139.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.98

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