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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.42, 192.50 and 95.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.42, 192.50 and 95.82 is: 132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.42 : 192.50 = 95.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.42/192.50 = 95.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.42x = 192.50 × 95.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.42x = 18,445.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,445.35/139.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.30

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