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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.26, 190.89 and 114.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.26, 190.89 and 114.98 is: 158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.26 : 190.89 = 114.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.26/190.89 = 114.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.26x = 190.89 × 114.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.26x = 21,948.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,948.53/138.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.75

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