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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.05, 208.49 and 93.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.05, 208.49 and 93.47 is: 140.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.05 : 208.49 = 93.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.05/208.49 = 93.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.05x = 208.49 × 93.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.05x = 19,486.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,486.05/139.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.14

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