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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.27, 190.77 and 94.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.27, 190.77 and 94.53 is: 130.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.27 : 190.77 = 94.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.27/190.77 = 94.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.27x = 190.77 × 94.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.27x = 18,033.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,033.49/138.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.42

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