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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.41, 191.09 and 115.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.41, 191.09 and 115.10 is: 158.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.41 : 191.09 = 115.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.41/191.09 = 115.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.41x = 191.09 × 115.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.41x = 21,994.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,994.46/138.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.91

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