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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.23, 208.41 and 95.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.23, 208.41 and 95.73 is: 143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.23 : 208.41 = 95.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.23/208.41 = 95.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.23x = 208.41 × 95.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.23x = 19,951.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,951.09/139.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.30

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