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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.16, 191.94 and 95.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.16, 191.94 and 95.51 is: 131.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.16 : 191.94 = 95.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.16/191.94 = 95.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.16x = 191.94 × 95.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.16x = 18,332.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,332.19/139.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.73

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