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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93, 139.19 and 71.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93, 139.19 and 71.42 is: 106.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93 : 139.19 = 71.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93/139.19 = 71.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93x = 139.19 × 71.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93x = 9,939.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,939.90/93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.88

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