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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.15, 192.06 and 95.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.15, 192.06 and 95.50 is: 131.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.15 : 192.06 = 95.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.15/192.06 = 95.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.15x = 192.06 × 95.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.15x = 18,341.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,341.73/139.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.81

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