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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.61, 191.07 and 94.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.61, 191.07 and 94.87 is: 130.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.61 : 191.07 = 94.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.61/191.07 = 94.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.61x = 191.07 × 94.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.61x = 18,126.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,126.81/138.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.78

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