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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.48, 209.22 and 62.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.48, 209.22 and 62.41 is: 93.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.48 : 209.22 = 62.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.48/209.22 = 62.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.48x = 209.22 × 62.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.48x = 13,057.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,057.42/139.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.62

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