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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.84, 208 and 93.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.84, 208 and 93.05 is: 139.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.84 : 208 = 93.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.84/208 = 93.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.84x = 208 × 93.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.84x = 19,354.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,354.40/138.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.40

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