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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.39, 191.04 and 94.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.39, 191.04 and 94.95 is: 131.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.39 : 191.04 = 94.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.39/191.04 = 94.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.39x = 191.04 × 94.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.39x = 18,139.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,139.25/138.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.07

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