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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.48, 191 and 94.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.48, 191 and 94.80 is: 130.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.48 : 191 = 94.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.48/191 = 94.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.48x = 191 × 94.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.48x = 18,106.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,106.80/138.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.75

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