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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.84, 207.86 and 93.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.84, 207.86 and 93.08 is: 139.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.84 : 207.86 = 93.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.84/207.86 = 93.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.84x = 207.86 × 93.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.84x = 19,346.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,346.10/138.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.34

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