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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.42, 209.13 and 93.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.42, 209.13 and 93.45 is: 140.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.42 : 209.13 = 93.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.42/209.13 = 93.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.42x = 209.13 × 93.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.42x = 19,544.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,544.16/139.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.18

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