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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.78, 207.74 and 93.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.78, 207.74 and 93.02 is: 139.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.78 : 207.74 = 93.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.78/207.74 = 93.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.78x = 207.74 × 93.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.78x = 19,323.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,323.97/138.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.24

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