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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.62, 191.25 and 114.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.62, 191.25 and 114.05 is: 157.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.62 : 191.25 = 114.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.62/191.25 = 114.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.62x = 191.25 × 114.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.62x = 21,812.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,812.06/138.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.35

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