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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.93, 209.93 and 74.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.93, 209.93 and 74.93 is: 112.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.93 : 209.93 = 74.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.93/209.93 = 74.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.93x = 209.93 × 74.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.93x = 15,730.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,730.05/139.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.41

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