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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.08, 190.04 and 128.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.08, 190.04 and 128.14 is: 176.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.08 : 190.04 = 128.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.08/190.04 = 128.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.08x = 190.04 × 128.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.08x = 24,351.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,351.73/138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.36

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