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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.33, 190.83 and 94.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.33, 190.83 and 94.01 is: 129.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.33 : 190.83 = 94.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.33/190.83 = 94.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.33x = 190.83 × 94.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.33x = 17,940.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,940.41/138.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.69

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