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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.21, 208.91 and 62.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.21, 208.91 and 62.17 is: 93.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.21 : 208.91 = 62.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.21/208.91 = 62.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.21x = 208.91 × 62.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.21x = 12,987.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,987.93/139.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.30

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