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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.84, 190.31 and 94.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.84, 190.31 and 94.31 is: 130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.84 : 190.31 = 94.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.84/190.31 = 94.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.84x = 190.31 × 94.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.84x = 17,947.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,947.66/137.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.21

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