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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.92, 191.80 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.92, 191.80 and 95.44 is: 131.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.92 : 191.80 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.92/191.80 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.92x = 191.80 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.92x = 18,305.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,305.39/138.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.77

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