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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.74, 209.51 and 93.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.74, 209.51 and 93.97 is: 140.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.74 : 209.51 = 93.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.74/209.51 = 93.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.74x = 209.51 × 93.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.74x = 19,687.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,687.71/139.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.89

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