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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.89, 191.37 and 95.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.89, 191.37 and 95.15 is: 131.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.89 : 191.37 = 95.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.89/191.37 = 95.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.89x = 191.37 × 95.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.89x = 18,208.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,208.86/138.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.10

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