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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.54, 191.01 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.54, 191.01 and 94.92 is: 130.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.54 : 191.01 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.54/191.01 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.54x = 191.01 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.54x = 18,130.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,130.67/138.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.87

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