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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.75, 208.11 and 93.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.75, 208.11 and 93.12 is: 139.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.75 : 208.11 = 93.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.75/208.11 = 93.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.75x = 208.11 × 93.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.75x = 19,379.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,379.20/138.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.67

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