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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.97, 193.08 and 93.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.97, 193.08 and 93.33 is: 128.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.97 : 193.08 = 93.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.97/193.08 = 93.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.97x = 193.08 × 93.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.97x = 18,020.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,020.16/139.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.75

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