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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.77, 191.58 and 94.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.77, 191.58 and 94.75 is: 130.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.77 : 191.58 = 94.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.77/191.58 = 94.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.77x = 191.58 × 94.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.77x = 18,152.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,152.98/138.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.81

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