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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.22, 190.61 and 94.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.22, 190.61 and 94.54 is: 130.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.22 : 190.61 = 94.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.22/190.61 = 94.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.22x = 190.61 × 94.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.22x = 18,020.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,020.27/138.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.37

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