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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.43, 190.93 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.43, 190.93 and 129.12 is: 178.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.43 : 190.93 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.43/190.93 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.43x = 190.93 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.43x = 24,652.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,652.08/138.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.08

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