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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.32, 190.96 and 94.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.32, 190.96 and 94.72 is: 130.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.32 : 190.96 = 94.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.32/190.96 = 94.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.32x = 190.96 × 94.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.32x = 18,087.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,087.73/138.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.77

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