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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.74, 191.63 and 137.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.74, 191.63 and 137.86 is: 190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.74 : 191.63 = 137.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.74/191.63 = 137.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.74x = 191.63 × 137.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.74x = 26,417.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,417.98/138.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.42

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