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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.53, 190.99 and 94.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.53, 190.99 and 94.79 is: 130.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.53 : 190.99 = 94.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.53/190.99 = 94.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.53x = 190.99 × 94.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.53x = 18,103.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,103.94/138.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.69

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