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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.03, 191.79 and 95.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.03, 191.79 and 95.29 is: 131.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.03 : 191.79 = 95.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.03/191.79 = 95.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.03x = 191.79 × 95.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.03x = 18,275.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,275.67/139.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.45

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