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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.23, 208.35 and 95.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.23, 208.35 and 95.69 is: 143.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.23 : 208.35 = 95.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.23/208.35 = 95.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.23x = 208.35 × 95.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.23x = 19,937.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,937.01/139.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.19

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