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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.06, 190.22 and 130.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.06, 190.22 and 130.23 is: 179.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.06 : 190.22 = 130.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.06/190.22 = 130.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.06x = 190.22 × 130.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.06x = 24,771.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,771.70/138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.43

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