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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.68, 191.40 and 135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.68, 191.40 and 135.64 is: 187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.68 : 191.40 = 135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.68/191.40 = 135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.68x = 191.40 × 135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.68x = 25,961.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,961.50/138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.20

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