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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.30, 190.29 and 127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.30, 190.29 and 127.50 is: 175.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.30 : 190.29 = 127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.30/190.29 = 127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.30x = 190.29 × 127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.30x = 24,261.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,261.98/138.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.43

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