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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.10, 190.61 and 94.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.10, 190.61 and 94.43 is: 130.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.10 : 190.61 = 94.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.10/190.61 = 94.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.10x = 190.61 × 94.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.10x = 17,999.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,999.54/138.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.34

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