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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.14, 190.70 and 88.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.14, 190.70 and 88.40 is: 122.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.14 : 190.70 = 88.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.14/190.70 = 88.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.14x = 190.70 × 88.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.14x = 16,857.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,857.88/138.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.03

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