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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.64, 208.01 and 93.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.64, 208.01 and 93.08 is: 139.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.64 : 208.01 = 93.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.64/208.01 = 93.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.64x = 208.01 × 93.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.64x = 19,360.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,360.53/138.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.65

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