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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.36, 191.01 and 94.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.36, 191.01 and 94.33 is: 130.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.36 : 191.01 = 94.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.36/191.01 = 94.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.36x = 191.01 × 94.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.36x = 18,017.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,017.86/138.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.22

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