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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.24, 192.08 and 95.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.24, 192.08 and 95.60 is: 131.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.24 : 192.08 = 95.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.24/192.08 = 95.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.24x = 192.08 × 95.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.24x = 18,362.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,362.85/139.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.88

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