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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.52, 208.80 and 93.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.52, 208.80 and 93.74 is: 140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.52 : 208.80 = 93.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.52/208.80 = 93.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.52x = 208.80 × 93.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.52x = 19,572.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,572.91/139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.29

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