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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.70, 191.46 and 95.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.70, 191.46 and 95.23 is: 131.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.70 : 191.46 = 95.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.70/191.46 = 95.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.70x = 191.46 × 95.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.70x = 18,232.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,232.74/138.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.45

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