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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.60, 187.65 and 138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.60, 187.65 and 138.60 is: 187.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.60 : 187.65 = 138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.60/187.65 = 138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.60x = 187.65 × 138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.60x = 26,008.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,008.29/138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.65

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