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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.21, 207.34 and 93.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.21, 207.34 and 93.00 is: 139.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.21 : 207.34 = 93.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.21/207.34 = 93.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.21x = 207.34 × 93.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.21x = 19,283.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,283.69/138.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.52

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