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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.75, 190.89 and 137.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.75, 190.89 and 137.82 is: 189.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.75 : 190.89 = 137.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.75/190.89 = 137.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.75x = 190.89 × 137.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.75x = 26,308.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,308.46/138.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.61

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