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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.53, 209.70 and 93.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.53, 209.70 and 93.41 is: 140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.53 : 209.70 = 93.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.53/209.70 = 93.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.53x = 209.70 × 93.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.53x = 19,587.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,587.81/139.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.39

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