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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.76, 209.65 and 62.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.76, 209.65 and 62.71 is: 94.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.76 : 209.65 = 62.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.76/209.65 = 62.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.76x = 209.65 × 62.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.76x = 13,146.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,146.10/139.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.06

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