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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.42, 208.08 and 128.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.42, 208.08 and 128.43 is: 193.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.42 : 208.08 = 128.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.42/208.08 = 128.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.42x = 208.08 × 128.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.42x = 26,723.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,723.71/138.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.06

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