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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.15, 207.05 and 94.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.15, 207.05 and 94.82 is: 142.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.15 : 207.05 = 94.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.15/207.05 = 94.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.15x = 207.05 × 94.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.15x = 19,630.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,630.97/138.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.10

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