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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.51, 191.16 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.51, 191.16 and 95.04 is: 131.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.51 : 191.16 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.51/191.16 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.51x = 191.16 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.51x = 18,167.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,167.85/138.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.17

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