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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.35, 190.76 and 113.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.35, 190.76 and 113.37 is: 156.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.35 : 190.76 = 113.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.35/190.76 = 113.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.35x = 190.76 × 113.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.35x = 21,626.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,626.46/138.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.32

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