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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.71, 191.39 and 95.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.71, 191.39 and 95.06 is: 131.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.71 : 191.39 = 95.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.71/191.39 = 95.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.71x = 191.39 × 95.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.71x = 18,192.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,192.10/138.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.16

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