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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.12, 190.86 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.12, 190.86 and 112.44 is: 155.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.12 : 190.86 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.12/190.86 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.12x = 190.86 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.12x = 21,460.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,460.30/138.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.37

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