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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.50, 191.05 and 128.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.50, 191.05 and 128.14 is: 176.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.50 : 191.05 = 128.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.50/191.05 = 128.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.50x = 191.05 × 128.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.50x = 24,481.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,481.15/138.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.76

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