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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.02, 190.41 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.02, 190.41 and 130.73 is: 180.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.02 : 190.41 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.02/190.41 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.02x = 190.41 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.02x = 24,892.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,892.30/138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.35

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