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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138, 190.32 and 115.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138, 190.32 and 115.92 is: 159.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138 : 190.32 = 115.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138/190.32 = 115.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138x = 190.32 × 115.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138x = 22,061.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,061.89/138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.87

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