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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.16, 208.80 and 62.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.16, 208.80 and 62.10 is: 93.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.16 : 208.80 = 62.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.16/208.80 = 62.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.16x = 208.80 × 62.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.16x = 12,966.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,966.48/139.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.18

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