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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.29, 207.44 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.29, 207.44 and 94.38 is: 141.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.29 : 207.44 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.29/207.44 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.29x = 207.44 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.29x = 19,577.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,577.72/138.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.58

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