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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.15, 208.88 and 93.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.15, 208.88 and 93.60 is: 140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.15 : 208.88 = 93.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.15/208.88 = 93.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.15x = 208.88 × 93.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.15x = 19,551.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,551.17/139.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.50

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