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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138, 190 and 128.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138, 190 and 128.68 is: 177.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138 : 190 = 128.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138/190 = 128.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138x = 190 × 128.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138x = 24,449.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,449.20/138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.17

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