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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.83, 190.36 and 94.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.83, 190.36 and 94.09 is: 129.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.83 : 190.36 = 94.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.83/190.36 = 94.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.83x = 190.36 × 94.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.83x = 17,910.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,910.97/137.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.95

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