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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.26, 192.08 and 136.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.26, 192.08 and 136.99 is: 190.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.26 : 192.08 = 136.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.26/192.08 = 136.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.26x = 192.08 × 136.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.26x = 26,311.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,311.87/138.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.31

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