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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.10, 208.74 and 62.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.10, 208.74 and 62.06 is: 93.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.10 : 208.74 = 62.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.10/208.74 = 62.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.10x = 208.74 × 62.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.10x = 12,953.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,953.36/139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.13

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