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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.00, 209.81 and 66.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.00, 209.81 and 66.89 is: 100.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.00 : 209.81 = 66.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.00/209.81 = 66.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.00x = 209.81 × 66.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.00x = 14,032.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,032.81/140.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.24

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