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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.72, 207.74 and 95.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.72, 207.74 and 95.43 is: 142.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.72 : 207.74 = 95.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.72/207.74 = 95.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.72x = 207.74 × 95.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.72x = 19,824.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,824.15/138.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.91

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