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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.83, 191.45 and 95.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.83, 191.45 and 95.18 is: 131.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.83 : 191.45 = 95.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.83/191.45 = 95.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.83x = 191.45 × 95.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.83x = 18,221.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,221.49/138.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.26

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