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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.72, 208.20 and 96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.72, 208.20 and 96 is: 144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.72 : 208.20 = 96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.72/208.20 = 96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.72x = 208.20 × 96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.72x = 19,987.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,987.20/138.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.08

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