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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.51, 208.89 and 93.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.51, 208.89 and 93.76 is: 140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.51 : 208.89 = 93.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.51/208.89 = 93.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.51x = 208.89 × 93.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.51x = 19,585.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,585.53/139.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.39

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