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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.47, 191.18 and 94.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.47, 191.18 and 94.87 is: 130.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.47 : 191.18 = 94.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.47/191.18 = 94.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.47x = 191.18 × 94.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.47x = 18,135.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,135.82/138.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.97

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