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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.11, 208.71 and 93.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.11, 208.71 and 93.63 is: 140.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.11 : 208.71 = 93.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.11/208.71 = 93.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.11x = 208.71 × 93.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.11x = 19,541.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,541.52/139.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.48

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