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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.83, 209.65 and 62.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.83, 209.65 and 62.77 is: 94.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.83 : 209.65 = 62.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.83/209.65 = 62.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.83x = 209.65 × 62.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.83x = 13,160.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,160.67/139.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.12

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