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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.42, 190.80 and 94.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.42, 190.80 and 94.68 is: 130.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.42 : 190.80 = 94.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.42/190.80 = 94.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.42x = 190.80 × 94.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.42x = 18,064.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,064.94/138.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.51

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