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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.56, 188.78 and 135.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.56, 188.78 and 135.59 is: 184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.56 : 188.78 = 135.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.56/188.78 = 135.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.56x = 188.78 × 135.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.56x = 25,595.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,595.06/138.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.73

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