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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.80, 191.22 and 95.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.80, 191.22 and 95.08 is: 130.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.80 : 191.22 = 95.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.80/191.22 = 95.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.80x = 191.22 × 95.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.80x = 18,181.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,181.20/138.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.99

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