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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.66, 208.23 and 95.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.66, 208.23 and 95.94 is: 144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.66 : 208.23 = 95.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.66/208.23 = 95.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.66x = 208.23 × 95.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.66x = 19,977.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,977.59/138.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.08

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