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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.59, 207.59 and 95.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.59, 207.59 and 95.05 is: 142.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.59 : 207.59 = 95.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.59/207.59 = 95.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.59x = 207.59 × 95.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.59x = 19,731.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,731.43/138.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.37

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