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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.28, 190.86 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.28, 190.86 and 131.76 is: 181.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.28 : 190.86 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.28/190.86 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.28x = 190.86 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.28x = 25,147.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,147.71/138.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.86

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