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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.26, 190.82 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.26, 190.82 and 114.88 is: 158.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.26 : 190.82 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.26/190.82 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.26x = 190.82 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.26x = 21,921.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,921.21/138.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.56

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