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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.60, 190.17 and 130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.60, 190.17 and 130.60 is: 179.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.60 : 190.17 = 130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.60/190.17 = 130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.60x = 190.17 × 130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.60x = 24,836.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,836.20/138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.19

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