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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138, 207.18 and 95.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138, 207.18 and 95.34 is: 143.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138 : 207.18 = 95.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138/207.18 = 95.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138x = 207.18 × 95.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138x = 19,752.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,752.54/138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.13

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