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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.32, 190.86 and 94.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.32, 190.86 and 94.76 is: 130.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.32 : 190.86 = 94.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.32/190.86 = 94.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.32x = 190.86 × 94.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.32x = 18,085.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,085.89/138.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.75

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