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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.28, 191.84 and 137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.28, 191.84 and 137.08 is: 190.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.28 : 191.84 = 137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.28/191.84 = 137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.28x = 191.84 × 137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.28x = 26,297.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,297.43/138.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.18

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