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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.88, 190.40 and 94.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.88, 190.40 and 94.32 is: 130.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.88 : 190.40 = 94.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.88/190.40 = 94.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.88x = 190.40 × 94.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.88x = 17,958.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,958.53/137.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.25

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