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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.85, 190.28 and 94.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.85, 190.28 and 94.21 is: 130.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.85 : 190.28 = 94.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.85/190.28 = 94.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.85x = 190.28 × 94.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.85x = 17,925.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,925.33/137.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.04

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