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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.28, 189.86 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.28, 189.86 and 130.38 is: 179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.28 : 189.86 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.28/189.86 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.28x = 189.86 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.28x = 24,753.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,753.95/138.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.01

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