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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.80, 191.40 and 129.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.80, 191.40 and 129.68 is: 178.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.80 : 191.40 = 129.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.80/191.40 = 129.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.80x = 191.40 × 129.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.80x = 24,820.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,820.75/138.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.82

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