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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.68, 191.19 and 94.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.68, 191.19 and 94.94 is: 130.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.68 : 191.19 = 94.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.68/191.19 = 94.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.68x = 191.19 × 94.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.68x = 18,152.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,152.06/138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.89

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