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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.60, 191.07 and 136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.60, 191.07 and 136.17 is: 187.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.60 : 191.07 = 136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.60/191.07 = 136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.60x = 191.07 × 136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.60x = 26,018.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,018.00/138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.72

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