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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.52, 191.18 and 113.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.52, 191.18 and 113.91 is: 157.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.52 : 191.18 = 113.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.52/191.18 = 113.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.52x = 191.18 × 113.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.52x = 21,777.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,777.31/138.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.21

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