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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.13, 190.70 and 114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.13, 190.70 and 114.82 is: 158.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.13 : 190.70 = 114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.13/190.70 = 114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.13x = 190.70 × 114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.13x = 21,896.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,896.17/138.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.52

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