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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.31, 190.76 and 128.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.31, 190.76 and 128.99 is: 177.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.31 : 190.76 = 128.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.31/190.76 = 128.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.31x = 190.76 × 128.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.31x = 24,605.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,605.96/138.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.91

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