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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.38, 191.12 and 94.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.38, 191.12 and 94.64 is: 130.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.38 : 191.12 = 94.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.38/191.12 = 94.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.38x = 191.12 × 94.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.38x = 18,086.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,086.17/138.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.70

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