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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.90, 190.15 and 94.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.90, 190.15 and 94.26 is: 129.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.90 : 190.15 = 94.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.90/190.15 = 94.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.90x = 190.15 × 94.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.90x = 17,923.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,923.54/137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.97

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