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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.76, 209.58 and 62.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.76, 209.58 and 62.72 is: 94.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.76 : 209.58 = 62.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.76/209.58 = 62.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.76x = 209.58 × 62.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.76x = 13,143.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,143.81/139.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.05

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