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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.02, 190.62 and 94.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.02, 190.62 and 94.28 is: 130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.02 : 190.62 = 94.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.02/190.62 = 94.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.02x = 190.62 × 94.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.02x = 17,971.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,971.65/138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.21

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