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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.72, 190.17 and 94.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.72, 190.17 and 94.18 is: 130.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.72 : 190.17 = 94.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.72/190.17 = 94.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.72x = 190.17 × 94.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.72x = 17,910.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,910.21/137.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.05

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