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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.41, 191.19 and 128.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.41, 191.19 and 128.69 is: 177.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.41 : 191.19 = 128.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.41/191.19 = 128.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.41x = 191.19 × 128.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.41x = 24,604.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,604.24/138.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.76

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