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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.78, 208.71 and 95.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.78, 208.71 and 95.58 is: 143.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.78 : 208.71 = 95.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.78/208.71 = 95.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.78x = 208.71 × 95.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.78x = 19,948.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,948.50/138.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.74

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