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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.29, 208.68 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.29, 208.68 and 95.88 is: 143.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.29 : 208.68 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.29/208.68 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.29x = 208.68 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.29x = 20,008.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,008.24/139.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.64

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