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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138, 190.28 and 94.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138, 190.28 and 94.26 is: 129.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138 : 190.28 = 94.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138/190.28 = 94.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138x = 190.28 × 94.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138x = 17,935.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,935.79/138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.97

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