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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.57, 191.12 and 95.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.57, 191.12 and 95.01 is: 131.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.57 : 191.12 = 95.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.57/191.12 = 95.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.57x = 191.12 × 95.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.57x = 18,157.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,157.36/138.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.04

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