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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.64, 209.52 and 62.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.64, 209.52 and 62.59 is: 93.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.64 : 209.52 = 62.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.64/209.52 = 62.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.64x = 209.52 × 62.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.64x = 13,113.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,113.57/139.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.91

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