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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.86, 191.36 and 111.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.86, 191.36 and 111.23 is: 153.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.86 : 191.36 = 111.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.86/191.36 = 111.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.86x = 191.36 × 111.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.86x = 21,284.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,284.42/138.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.28

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