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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.29, 207.05 and 94.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.29, 207.05 and 94.87 is: 142.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.29 : 207.05 = 94.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.29/207.05 = 94.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.29x = 207.05 × 94.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.29x = 19,641.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,641.80/138.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.03

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