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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.63, 208.90 and 93.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.63, 208.90 and 93.76 is: 140.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.63 : 208.90 = 93.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.63/208.90 = 93.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.63x = 208.90 × 93.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.63x = 19,586.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,586.46/139.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.27

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