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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.42, 209.18 and 62.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.42, 209.18 and 62.43 is: 93.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.42 : 209.18 = 62.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.42/209.18 = 62.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.42x = 209.18 × 62.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.42x = 13,059.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,059.11/139.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.67

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