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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.07, 208.39 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.07, 208.39 and 95.76 is: 143.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.07 : 208.39 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.07/208.39 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.07x = 208.39 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.07x = 19,955.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,955.43/139.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.49

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