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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.63, 191.34 and 94.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.63, 191.34 and 94.95 is: 131.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.63 : 191.34 = 94.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.63/191.34 = 94.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.63x = 191.34 × 94.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.63x = 18,167.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,167.73/138.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.05

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