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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.40, 208.93 and 93.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.40, 208.93 and 93.73 is: 140.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.40 : 208.93 = 93.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.40/208.93 = 93.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.40x = 208.93 × 93.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.40x = 19,581.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,581.50/139.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.47

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