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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.86, 191.76 and 115.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.86, 191.76 and 115.78 is: 159.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.86 : 191.76 = 115.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.86/191.76 = 115.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.86x = 191.76 × 115.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.86x = 22,201.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,201.97/138.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.89

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