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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.57, 191.26 and 94.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.57, 191.26 and 94.89 is: 130.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.57 : 191.26 = 94.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.57/191.26 = 94.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.57x = 191.26 × 94.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.57x = 18,148.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,148.66/138.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.97

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