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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.10, 190.13 and 130.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.10, 190.13 and 130.90 is: 180.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.10 : 190.13 = 130.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.10/190.13 = 130.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.10x = 190.13 × 130.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.10x = 24,888.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,888.02/138.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.22

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