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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.66, 191.49 and 94.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.66, 191.49 and 94.47 is: 130.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.66 : 191.49 = 94.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.66/191.49 = 94.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.66x = 191.49 × 94.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.66x = 18,090.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,090.06/138.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.46

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