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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.09, 190.62 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.09, 190.62 and 95.52 is: 131.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.09 : 190.62 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.09/190.62 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.09x = 190.62 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.09x = 18,208.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,208.02/138.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.86

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