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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.60, 192.18 and 130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.60, 192.18 and 130.56 is: 181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.60 : 192.18 = 130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.60/192.18 = 130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.60x = 192.18 × 130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.60x = 25,091.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,091.02/138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.03

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