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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.50, 192.35 and 95.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.50, 192.35 and 95.23 is: 131.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.50 : 192.35 = 95.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.50/192.35 = 95.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.50x = 192.35 × 95.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.50x = 18,316.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,316.62/139.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.30

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