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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.20, 191.98 and 95.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.20, 191.98 and 95.56 is: 131.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.20 : 191.98 = 95.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.20/191.98 = 95.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.20x = 191.98 × 95.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.20x = 18,345.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,345.61/139.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.79

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