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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.48, 191.15 and 94.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.48, 191.15 and 94.83 is: 130.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.48 : 191.15 = 94.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.48/191.15 = 94.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.48x = 191.15 × 94.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.48x = 18,126.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,126.75/138.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.90

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