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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.27, 192.16 and 136.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.27, 192.16 and 136.55 is: 189.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.27 : 192.16 = 136.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.27/192.16 = 136.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.27x = 192.16 × 136.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.27x = 26,239.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,239.45/138.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.77

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