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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.78, 192.54 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.78, 192.54 and 137.58 is: 190.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.78 : 192.54 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.78/192.54 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.78x = 192.54 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.78x = 26,488.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,488.97/138.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.87

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