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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.17, 191.83 and 95.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.17, 191.83 and 95.43 is: 131.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.17 : 191.83 = 95.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.17/191.83 = 95.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.17x = 191.83 × 95.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.17x = 18,306.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,306.34/139.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.54

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