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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.59, 191.15 and 128.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.59, 191.15 and 128.73 is: 177.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.59 : 191.15 = 128.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.59/191.15 = 128.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.59x = 191.15 × 128.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.59x = 24,606.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,606.10/138.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.55

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