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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.76, 209.35 and 93.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.76, 209.35 and 93.86 is: 140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.76 : 209.35 = 93.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.76/209.35 = 93.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.76x = 209.35 × 93.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.76x = 19,649.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,649.59/139.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.60

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