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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.97, 190.13 and 94.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.97, 190.13 and 94.23 is: 129.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.97 : 190.13 = 94.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.97/190.13 = 94.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.97x = 190.13 × 94.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.97x = 17,915.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,915.95/137.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.85

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