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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.54, 208.90 and 95.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.54, 208.90 and 95.91 is: 143.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.54 : 208.90 = 95.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.54/208.90 = 95.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.54x = 208.90 × 95.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.54x = 20,035.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,035.79/139.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.59

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