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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.37, 190.77 and 115.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.37, 190.77 and 115.15 is: 158.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.37 : 190.77 = 115.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.37/190.77 = 115.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.37x = 190.77 × 115.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.37x = 21,967.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,967.17/138.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.76

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