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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.44, 191.22 and 114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.44, 191.22 and 114.14 is: 157.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.44 : 191.22 = 114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.44/191.22 = 114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.44x = 191.22 × 114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.44x = 21,825.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,825.85/138.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.66

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