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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.51, 191.31 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.51, 191.31 and 133.70 is: 184.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.51 : 191.31 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.51/191.31 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.51x = 191.31 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.51x = 25,578.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,578.52/138.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.67

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