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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.59, 191.14 and 135.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.59, 191.14 and 135.25 is: 186.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.59 : 191.14 = 135.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.59/191.14 = 135.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.59x = 191.14 × 135.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.59x = 25,850.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,850.87/138.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.53

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