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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.76, 191.09 and 134.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.76, 191.09 and 134.21 is: 184.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.76 : 191.09 = 134.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.76/191.09 = 134.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.76x = 191.09 × 134.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.76x = 25,647.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,647.00/138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.83

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