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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.58, 190.97 and 127.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.58, 190.97 and 127.78 is: 176.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.58 : 190.97 = 127.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.58/190.97 = 127.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.58x = 190.97 × 127.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.58x = 24,401.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,401.51/138.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.08

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