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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.62, 190.94 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.62, 190.94 and 115.26 is: 158.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.62 : 190.94 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.62/190.94 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.62x = 190.94 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.62x = 22,007.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,007.74/138.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.76

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