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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.51, 191.36 and 94.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.51, 191.36 and 94.97 is: 131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.51 : 191.36 = 94.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.51/191.36 = 94.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.51x = 191.36 × 94.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.51x = 18,174.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,174.18/138.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.21

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