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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.04, 190.56 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.04, 190.56 and 94.40 is: 130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.04 : 190.56 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.04/190.56 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.04x = 190.56 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.04x = 17,988.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,988.86/138.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.32

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