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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138, 205.62 and 129.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138, 205.62 and 129.72 is: 193.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138 : 205.62 = 129.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138/205.62 = 129.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138x = 205.62 × 129.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138x = 26,673.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,673.03/138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.28

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