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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.64, 191.25 and 94.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.64, 191.25 and 94.37 is: 130.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.64 : 191.25 = 94.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.64/191.25 = 94.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.64x = 191.25 × 94.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.64x = 18,047.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,047.17/138.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.18

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