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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.48, 192.53 and 95.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.48, 192.53 and 95.83 is: 132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.48 : 192.53 = 95.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.48/192.53 = 95.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.48x = 192.53 × 95.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.48x = 18,450.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,450.15/139.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.28

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