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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.92, 209.97 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.92, 209.97 and 94.38 is: 141.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.92 : 209.97 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.92/209.97 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.92x = 209.97 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.92x = 19,816.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,816.97/139.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.63

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