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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.09, 191.98 and 95.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.09, 191.98 and 95.42 is: 131.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.09 : 191.98 = 95.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.09/191.98 = 95.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.09x = 191.98 × 95.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.09x = 18,318.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,318.25/139.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.71

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