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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.86, 191.67 and 95.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.86, 191.67 and 95.22 is: 131.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.86 : 191.67 = 95.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.86/191.67 = 95.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.86x = 191.67 × 95.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.86x = 18,250.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,250.82/138.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.43

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