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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.27, 191.89 and 95.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.27, 191.89 and 95.53 is: 131.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.27 : 191.89 = 95.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.27/191.89 = 95.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.27x = 191.89 × 95.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.27x = 18,331.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,331.25/139.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.62

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