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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.90, 193.13 and 93.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.90, 193.13 and 93.30 is: 128.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.90 : 193.13 = 93.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.90/193.13 = 93.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.90x = 193.13 × 93.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.90x = 18,019.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,019.03/139.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.80

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