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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.14, 191.72 and 95.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.14, 191.72 and 95.40 is: 131.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.14 : 191.72 = 95.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.14/191.72 = 95.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.14x = 191.72 × 95.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.14x = 18,289.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,289.61/139.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.45

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