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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.08, 190.02 and 113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.08, 190.02 and 113.42 is: 156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.08 : 190.02 = 113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.08/190.02 = 113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.08x = 190.02 × 113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.08x = 21,552.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,552.07/138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.08

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