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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.49, 191.23 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.49, 191.23 and 114.08 is: 157.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.49 : 191.23 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.49/191.23 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.49x = 191.23 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.49x = 21,814.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,814.28/138.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.52

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