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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.20, 190.58 and 135.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.20, 190.58 and 135.22 is: 186.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.20 : 190.58 = 135.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.20/190.58 = 135.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.20x = 190.58 × 135.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.20x = 25,770.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,770.23/138.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.47

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