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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.38, 208.76 and 93.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.38, 208.76 and 93.52 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.38 : 208.76 = 93.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.38/208.76 = 93.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.38x = 208.76 × 93.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.38x = 19,523.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,523.24/139.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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