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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.49, 209.31 and 93.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.49, 209.31 and 93.25 is: 139.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.49 : 209.31 = 93.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.49/209.31 = 93.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.49x = 209.31 × 93.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.49x = 19,517.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,517.61/139.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.92

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