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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.64, 191.43 and 131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.64, 191.43 and 131.98 is: 182.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.64 : 191.43 = 131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.64/191.43 = 131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.64x = 191.43 × 131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.64x = 25,264.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,264.93/138.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.23

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