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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.53, 192.53 and 95.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.53, 192.53 and 95.85 is: 132.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.53 : 192.53 = 95.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.53/192.53 = 95.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.53x = 192.53 × 95.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.53x = 18,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,453.52/139.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.25

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