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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.52, 190.14 and 132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.52, 190.14 and 132.58 is: 181.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.52 : 190.14 = 132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.52/190.14 = 132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.52x = 190.14 × 132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.52x = 25,208.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,208.50/138.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.98

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