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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.44, 207.55 and 95.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.44, 207.55 and 95.00 is: 142.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.44 : 207.55 = 95.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.44/207.55 = 95.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.44x = 207.55 × 95.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.44x = 19,716.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,716.75/138.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.42

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