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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.40, 190.84 and 94.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.40, 190.84 and 94.76 is: 130.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.40 : 190.84 = 94.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.40/190.84 = 94.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.40x = 190.84 × 94.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.40x = 18,084.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,084.00/138.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.66

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