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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.60, 192.62 and 95.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.60, 192.62 and 95.38 is: 131.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.60 : 192.62 = 95.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.60/192.62 = 95.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.60x = 192.62 × 95.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.60x = 18,372.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,372.10/139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.61

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