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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.78, 191.49 and 95.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.78, 191.49 and 95.10 is: 131.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.78 : 191.49 = 95.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.78/191.49 = 95.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.78x = 191.49 × 95.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.78x = 18,210.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,210.70/138.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.22

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