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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.67, 207.61 and 93.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.67, 207.61 and 93.04 is: 139.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.67 : 207.61 = 93.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.67/207.61 = 93.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.67x = 207.61 × 93.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.67x = 19,316.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,316.03/138.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.29

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