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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.61, 208.09 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.61, 208.09 and 93.16 is: 139.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.61 : 208.09 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.61/208.09 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.61x = 208.09 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.61x = 19,385.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,385.66/138.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.86

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