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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138, 190.42 and 88.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138, 190.42 and 88.18 is: 121.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138 : 190.42 = 88.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138/190.42 = 88.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138x = 190.42 × 88.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138x = 16,791.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,791.24/138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.68

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