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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139, 191.86 and 93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139, 191.86 and 93 is: 128.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139 : 191.86 = 93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139/191.86 = 93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139x = 191.86 × 93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139x = 17,842.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,842.98/139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.37

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