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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.49, 190.90 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.49, 190.90 and 113.88 is: 156.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.49 : 190.90 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.49/190.90 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.49x = 190.90 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.49x = 21,740.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,740.45/138.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.99

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