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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.66, 209.53 and 62.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.66, 209.53 and 62.61 is: 93.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.66 : 209.53 = 62.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.66/209.53 = 62.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.66x = 209.53 × 62.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.66x = 13,117.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,117.79/139.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.93

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