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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.14, 190.76 and 129.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.14, 190.76 and 129.42 is: 178.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.14 : 190.76 = 129.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.14/190.76 = 129.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.14x = 190.76 × 129.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.14x = 24,687.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,687.51/138.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.72

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