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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.87, 191.66 and 135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.87, 191.66 and 135.09 is: 186.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.87 : 191.66 = 135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.87/191.66 = 135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.87x = 191.66 × 135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.87x = 25,890.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,890.67/138.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.44

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