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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.16, 207.48 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.16, 207.48 and 95.44 is: 143.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.16 : 207.48 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.16/207.48 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.16x = 207.48 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.16x = 19,801.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,801.89/138.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.33

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