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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.60, 190.89 and 132.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.60, 190.89 and 132.39 is: 182.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.60 : 190.89 = 132.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.60/190.89 = 132.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.60x = 190.89 × 132.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.60x = 25,271.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,271.93/138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.34

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