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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.72, 191.20 and 131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.72, 191.20 and 131.84 is: 181.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.72 : 191.20 = 131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.72/191.20 = 131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.72x = 191.20 × 131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.72x = 25,207.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,207.81/138.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.72

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