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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.51, 208.71 and 93.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.51, 208.71 and 93.64 is: 140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.51 : 208.71 = 93.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.51/208.71 = 93.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.51x = 208.71 × 93.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.51x = 19,543.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,543.60/139.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.09

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