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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.38, 192.42 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.38, 192.42 and 95.96 is: 132.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.38 : 192.42 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.38/192.42 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.38x = 192.42 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.38x = 18,464.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,464.62/139.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.48

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