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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.85, 192.86 and 95.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.85, 192.86 and 95.66 is: 131.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.85 : 192.86 = 95.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.85/192.86 = 95.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.85x = 192.86 × 95.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.85x = 18,448.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,448.99/139.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.92

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