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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.60, 207.52 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.60, 207.52 and 95.16 is: 142.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.60 : 207.52 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.60/207.52 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.60x = 207.52 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.60x = 19,747.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,747.60/138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.48

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