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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.34, 208.46 and 95.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.34, 208.46 and 95.27 is: 142.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.34 : 208.46 = 95.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.34/208.46 = 95.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.34x = 208.46 × 95.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.34x = 19,858.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,858.47/139.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.52

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