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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.22, 206.19 and 128.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.22, 206.19 and 128.39 is: 191.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.22 : 206.19 = 128.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.22/206.19 = 128.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.22x = 206.19 × 128.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.22x = 26,472.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,472.77/138.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.53

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