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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.98, 210.10 and 67.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.98, 210.10 and 67.88 is: 101.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.98 : 210.10 = 67.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.98/210.10 = 67.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.98x = 210.10 × 67.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.98x = 14,261.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,261.59/139.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.88

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