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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.03, 190.38 and 113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.03, 190.38 and 113.40 is: 156.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.03 : 190.38 = 113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.03/190.38 = 113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.03x = 190.38 × 113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.03x = 21,589.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,589.09/138.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.41

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