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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.76, 191.48 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.76, 191.48 and 125.48 is: 173.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.76 : 191.48 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.76/191.48 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.76x = 191.48 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.76x = 24,026.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,026.91/138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.15

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