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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.67, 191.34 and 94.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.67, 191.34 and 94.45 is: 130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.67 : 191.34 = 94.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.67/191.34 = 94.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.67x = 191.34 × 94.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.67x = 18,072.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,072.06/138.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.32

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