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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.95, 193.02 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.95, 193.02 and 95.72 is: 132.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.95 : 193.02 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.95/193.02 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.95x = 193.02 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.95x = 18,474.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,474.91/139.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.01

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