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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.08, 206.76 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.08, 206.76 and 94.88 is: 142.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.08 : 206.76 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.08/206.76 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.08x = 206.76 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.08x = 19,618.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,618.26/138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.08

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