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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.15, 191.68 and 136.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.15, 191.68 and 136.97 is: 190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.15 : 191.68 = 136.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.15/191.68 = 136.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.15x = 191.68 × 136.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.15x = 26,254.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,254.89/138.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.05

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