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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.58, 190.73 and 128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.58, 190.73 and 128.64 is: 177.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.58 : 190.73 = 128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.58/190.73 = 128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.58x = 190.73 × 128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.58x = 24,535.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,535.51/138.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.05

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