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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.98, 209.88 and 67.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.98, 209.88 and 67.82 is: 101.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.98 : 209.88 = 67.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.98/209.88 = 67.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.98x = 209.88 × 67.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.98x = 14,234.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,234.06/139.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.69

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