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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.14, 208.68 and 93.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.14, 208.68 and 93.77 is: 140.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.14 : 208.68 = 93.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.14/208.68 = 93.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.14x = 208.68 × 93.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.14x = 19,567.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,567.92/139.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.63

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