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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.56, 207.56 and 95.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.56, 207.56 and 95.12 is: 142.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.56 : 207.56 = 95.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.56/207.56 = 95.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.56x = 207.56 × 95.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.56x = 19,742.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,742.31/138.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.48

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