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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.16, 208.80 and 93.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.16, 208.80 and 93.68 is: 140.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.16 : 208.80 = 93.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.16/208.80 = 93.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.16x = 208.80 × 93.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.16x = 19,560.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,560.38/139.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.56

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