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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.35, 192.38 and 95.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.35, 192.38 and 95.92 is: 132.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.35 : 192.38 = 95.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.35/192.38 = 95.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.35x = 192.38 × 95.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.35x = 18,452.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,452.13/139.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.41

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