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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.96, 191.75 and 95.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.96, 191.75 and 95.27 is: 131.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.96 : 191.75 = 95.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.96/191.75 = 95.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.96x = 191.75 × 95.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.96x = 18,266.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,266.59/138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.45

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