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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.56, 190.77 and 129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.56, 190.77 and 129.24 is: 177.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.56 : 190.77 = 129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.56/190.77 = 129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.56x = 190.77 × 129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.56x = 24,655.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,655.11/138.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.94

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