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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.59, 191.23 and 94.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.59, 191.23 and 94.37 is: 130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.59 : 191.23 = 94.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.59/191.23 = 94.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.59x = 191.23 × 94.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.59x = 18,046.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,046.38/138.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.21

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