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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.11, 190.62 and 94.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.11, 190.62 and 94.46 is: 130.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.11 : 190.62 = 94.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.11/190.62 = 94.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.11x = 190.62 × 94.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.11x = 18,005.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,005.01/138.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.37

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