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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.30, 190.76 and 94.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.30, 190.76 and 94.64 is: 130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.30 : 190.76 = 94.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.30/190.76 = 94.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.30x = 190.76 × 94.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.30x = 18,053.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,053.53/138.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.54

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