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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.73, 209.25 and 96.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.73, 209.25 and 96.27 is: 144.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.73 : 209.25 = 96.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.73/209.25 = 96.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.73x = 209.25 × 96.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.73x = 20,144.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,144.02/139.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.17

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