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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.65, 207.61 and 95.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.65, 207.61 and 95.45 is: 142.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.65 : 207.61 = 95.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.65/207.61 = 95.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.65x = 207.61 × 95.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.65x = 19,815.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,815.10/138.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.92

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