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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.38, 208.65 and 93.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.38, 208.65 and 93.61 is: 140.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.38 : 208.65 = 93.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.38/208.65 = 93.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.38x = 208.65 × 93.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.38x = 19,531.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,531.73/139.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.13

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