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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.72, 191.34 and 114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.72, 191.34 and 114.27 is: 157.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.72 : 191.34 = 114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.72/191.34 = 114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.72x = 191.34 × 114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.72x = 21,864.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,864.42/138.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.62

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