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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.62, 209.45 and 62.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.62, 209.45 and 62.57 is: 93.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.62 : 209.45 = 62.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.62/209.45 = 62.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.62x = 209.45 × 62.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.62x = 13,105.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,105.97/139.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.87

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