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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.36, 191.04 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.36, 191.04 and 113.76 is: 157.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.36 : 191.04 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.36/191.04 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.36x = 191.04 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.36x = 21,732.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,732.71/138.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.07

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