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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.04, 190.39 and 94.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.04, 190.39 and 94.30 is: 130.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.04 : 190.39 = 94.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.04/190.39 = 94.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.04x = 190.39 × 94.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.04x = 17,953.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,953.78/138.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.06

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