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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.10, 207.21 and 94.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.10, 207.21 and 94.83 is: 142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.10 : 207.21 = 94.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.10/207.21 = 94.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.10x = 207.21 × 94.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.10x = 19,650.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,650.08/138.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.29

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