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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.90, 209.93 and 62.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.90, 209.93 and 62.86 is: 94.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.90 : 209.93 = 62.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.90/209.93 = 62.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.90x = 209.93 × 62.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.90x = 13,196.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,196.20/139.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.33

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