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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.24, 190.98 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.24, 190.98 and 137.16 is: 189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.24 : 190.98 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.24/190.98 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.24x = 190.98 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.24x = 26,194.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,194.82/138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.49

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