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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.56, 208.29 and 128.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.56, 208.29 and 128.54 is: 193.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.56 : 208.29 = 128.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.56/208.29 = 128.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.56x = 208.29 × 128.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.56x = 26,772.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,772.56/138.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.23

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