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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.64, 190.28 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.64, 190.28 and 135.04 is: 185.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.64 : 190.28 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.64/190.28 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.64x = 190.28 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.64x = 25,695.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,695.41/138.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.34

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