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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.40, 190.80 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.40, 190.80 and 115.12 is: 158.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.40 : 190.80 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.40/190.80 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.40x = 190.80 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.40x = 21,964.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,964.90/138.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.71

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