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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.42, 190.93 and 94.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.42, 190.93 and 94.78 is: 130.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.42 : 190.93 = 94.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.42/190.93 = 94.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.42x = 190.93 × 94.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.42x = 18,096.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,096.35/138.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.74

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