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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.14, 206.20 and 128.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.14, 206.20 and 128.13 is: 191.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.14 : 206.20 = 128.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.14/206.20 = 128.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.14x = 206.20 × 128.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.14x = 26,420.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,420.41/138.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.26

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