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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.83, 190.23 and 94.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.83, 190.23 and 94.22 is: 130.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.83 : 190.23 = 94.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.83/190.23 = 94.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.83x = 190.23 × 94.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.83x = 17,923.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,923.47/137.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.05

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