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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.25, 190.94 and 94.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.25, 190.94 and 94.51 is: 130.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.25 : 190.94 = 94.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.25/190.94 = 94.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.25x = 190.94 × 94.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.25x = 18,045.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,045.74/138.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.53

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