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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.97, 192.98 and 95.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.97, 192.98 and 95.66 is: 131.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.97 : 192.98 = 95.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.97/192.98 = 95.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.97x = 192.98 × 95.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.97x = 18,460.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,460.47/139.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.89

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