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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.99, 191.64 and 95.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.99, 191.64 and 95.25 is: 131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.99 : 191.64 = 95.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.99/191.64 = 95.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.99x = 191.64 × 95.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.99x = 18,253.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,253.71/138.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.33

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