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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.90, 190.35 and 94.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.90, 190.35 and 94.37 is: 130.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.90 : 190.35 = 94.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.90/190.35 = 94.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.90x = 190.35 × 94.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.90x = 17,962.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,962.38/137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.25

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