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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.55, 190.86 and 94.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.55, 190.86 and 94.81 is: 130.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.55 : 190.86 = 94.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.55/190.86 = 94.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.55x = 190.86 × 94.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.55x = 18,094.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,094.48/138.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.60

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