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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.57, 191.25 and 127.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.57, 191.25 and 127.59 is: 176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.57 : 191.25 = 127.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.57/191.25 = 127.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.57x = 191.25 × 127.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.57x = 24,401.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,401.59/138.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.10

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