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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.48, 208.96 and 93.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.48, 208.96 and 93.88 is: 140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.48 : 208.96 = 93.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.48/208.96 = 93.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.48x = 208.96 × 93.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.48x = 19,617.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,617.16/139.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.65

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