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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.06, 191.42 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.06, 191.42 and 133.56 is: 185.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.06 : 191.42 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.06/191.42 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.06x = 191.42 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.06x = 25,565.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,565.39/138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.18

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