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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.99, 209.99 and 67.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.99, 209.99 and 67.90 is: 101.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.99 : 209.99 = 67.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.99/209.99 = 67.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.99x = 209.99 × 67.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.99x = 14,258.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,258.32/139.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.85

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