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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.81, 207.92 and 95.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.81, 207.92 and 95.27 is: 142.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.81 : 207.92 = 95.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.81/207.92 = 95.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.81x = 207.92 × 95.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.81x = 19,808.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,808.54/138.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.71

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