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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.84, 192.51 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.84, 192.51 and 136.20 is: 188.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.84 : 192.51 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.84/192.51 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.84x = 192.51 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.84x = 26,219.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,219.86/138.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.85

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