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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.88, 208.50 and 93.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.88, 208.50 and 93.34 is: 140.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.88 : 208.50 = 93.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.88/208.50 = 93.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.88x = 208.50 × 93.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.88x = 19,461.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,461.39/138.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.13

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