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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.75, 191.41 and 95.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.75, 191.41 and 95.10 is: 131.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.75 : 191.41 = 95.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.75/191.41 = 95.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.75x = 191.41 × 95.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.75x = 18,203.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,203.09/138.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.19

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