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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.12, 190.53 and 113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.12, 190.53 and 113.64 is: 156.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.12 : 190.53 = 113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.12/190.53 = 113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.12x = 190.53 × 113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.12x = 21,651.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,651.83/138.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.76

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