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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.06, 190.40 and 114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.06, 190.40 and 114.78 is: 158.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.06 : 190.40 = 114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.06/190.40 = 114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.06x = 190.40 × 114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.06x = 21,854.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,854.11/138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.29

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