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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.63, 190.92 and 138.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.63, 190.92 and 138.21 is: 190.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.63 : 190.92 = 138.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.63/190.92 = 138.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.63x = 190.92 × 138.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.63x = 26,387.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,387.25/138.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.34

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