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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.76, 190.88 and 133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.76, 190.88 and 133.14 is: 183.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.76 : 190.88 = 133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.76/190.88 = 133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.76x = 190.88 × 133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.76x = 25,414.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,414.31/138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.16

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