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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.30, 209.03 and 62.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.30, 209.03 and 62.29 is: 93.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.30 : 209.03 = 62.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.30/209.03 = 62.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.30x = 209.03 × 62.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.30x = 13,020.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,020.48/139.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.47

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