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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.99, 209.87 and 66.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.99, 209.87 and 66.83 is: 100.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.99 : 209.87 = 66.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.99/209.87 = 66.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.99x = 209.87 × 66.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.99x = 14,024.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,024.23/139.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.18

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