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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.03, 190.24 and 113.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.03, 190.24 and 113.39 is: 156.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.03 : 190.24 = 113.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.03/190.24 = 113.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.03x = 190.24 × 113.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.03x = 21,570.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,570.75/138.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.28

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