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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.67, 191.21 and 95.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.67, 191.21 and 95.98 is: 132.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.67 : 191.21 = 95.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.67/191.21 = 95.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.67x = 191.21 × 95.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.67x = 18,351.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,351.86/138.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.34

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