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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.30, 190.99 and 112.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.30, 190.99 and 112.41 is: 155.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.30 : 190.99 = 112.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.30/190.99 = 112.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.30x = 190.99 × 112.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.30x = 21,469.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,469.19/138.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.24

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