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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.80, 207.86 and 93.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.80, 207.86 and 93.11 is: 139.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.80 : 207.86 = 93.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.80/207.86 = 93.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.80x = 207.86 × 93.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.80x = 19,352.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,352.34/138.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.43

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