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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.87, 191.68 and 95.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.87, 191.68 and 95.22 is: 131.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.87 : 191.68 = 95.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.87/191.68 = 95.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.87x = 191.68 × 95.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.87x = 18,251.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,251.53/138.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.43

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