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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.12, 209.90 and 93.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.12, 209.90 and 93.86 is: 140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.12 : 209.90 = 93.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.12/209.90 = 93.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.12x = 209.90 × 93.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.12x = 19,701.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,701.21/140.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.60

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