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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.55, 209.13 and 62.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.55, 209.13 and 62.46 is: 93.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.55 : 209.13 = 62.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.55/209.13 = 62.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.55x = 209.13 × 62.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.55x = 13,062.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,062.26/139.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.61

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