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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.42, 209.22 and 93.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.42, 209.22 and 93.88 is: 140.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.42 : 209.22 = 93.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.42/209.22 = 93.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.42x = 209.22 × 93.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.42x = 19,641.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,641.57/139.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.88

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