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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.48, 191.07 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.48, 191.07 and 136.32 is: 188.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.48 : 191.07 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.48/191.07 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.48x = 191.07 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.48x = 26,046.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,046.66/138.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.09

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