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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.66, 209.33 and 62.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.66, 209.33 and 62.54 is: 93.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.66 : 209.33 = 62.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.66/209.33 = 62.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.66x = 209.33 × 62.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.66x = 13,090.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,090.14/139.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.73

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