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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.46, 191.16 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.46, 191.16 and 94.86 is: 130.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.46 : 191.16 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.46/191.16 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.46x = 191.16 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.46x = 18,133.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,133.44/138.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.97

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