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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.35, 190.95 and 94.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.35, 190.95 and 94.75 is: 130.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.35 : 190.95 = 94.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.35/190.95 = 94.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.35x = 190.95 × 94.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.35x = 18,092.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,092.51/138.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.77

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