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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.02, 207.82 and 95.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.02, 207.82 and 95.53 is: 142.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.02 : 207.82 = 95.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.02/207.82 = 95.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.02x = 207.82 × 95.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.02x = 19,852.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,852.50/139.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.81

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