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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.85, 191.64 and 94.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.85, 191.64 and 94.57 is: 130.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.85 : 191.64 = 94.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.85/191.64 = 94.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.85x = 191.64 × 94.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.85x = 18,123.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,123.27/138.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.53

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