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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.00, 190.38 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.00, 190.38 and 93.69 is: 129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.00 : 190.38 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.00/190.38 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.00x = 190.38 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.00x = 17,837.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,837.05/138.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.25

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