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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.08, 191.82 and 95.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.08, 191.82 and 95.40 is: 131.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.08 : 191.82 = 95.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.08/191.82 = 95.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.08x = 191.82 × 95.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.08x = 18,299.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,299.63/139.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.58

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