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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.28, 190.66 and 126.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.28, 190.66 and 126.62 is: 174.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.28 : 190.66 = 126.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.28/190.66 = 126.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.28x = 190.66 × 126.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.28x = 24,141.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,141.37/138.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.58

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