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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.94, 207.97 and 95.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.94, 207.97 and 95.47 is: 142.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.94 : 207.97 = 95.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.94/207.97 = 95.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.94x = 207.97 × 95.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.94x = 19,854.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,854.14/138.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.90

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