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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.94, 193.14 and 95.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.94, 193.14 and 95.75 is: 132.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.94 : 193.14 = 95.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.94/193.14 = 95.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.94x = 193.14 × 95.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.94x = 18,492.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,492.91/139.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.15

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