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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.28, 191.03 and 125.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.28, 191.03 and 125.98 is: 174.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.28 : 191.03 = 125.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.28/191.03 = 125.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.28x = 191.03 × 125.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.28x = 24,066.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,066.45/138.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.04

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