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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.99, 208.53 and 62.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.99, 208.53 and 62.01 is: 93.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.99 : 208.53 = 62.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.99/208.53 = 62.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.99x = 208.53 × 62.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.99x = 12,929.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,929.90/138.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.03

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