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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.71, 209.55 and 95.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.71, 209.55 and 95.85 is: 143.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.71 : 209.55 = 95.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.71/209.55 = 95.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.71x = 209.55 × 95.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.71x = 20,085.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,085.37/139.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.76

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