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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.66, 190.21 and 135.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.66, 190.21 and 135.21 is: 185.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.66 : 190.21 = 135.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.66/190.21 = 135.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.66x = 190.21 × 135.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.66x = 25,718.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,718.29/138.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.48

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