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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.40, 190.88 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.40, 190.88 and 131.04 is: 180.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.40 : 190.88 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.40/190.88 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.40x = 190.88 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.40x = 25,012.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,012.92/138.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.73

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