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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.87, 192.24 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.87, 192.24 and 132.12 is: 182.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.87 : 192.24 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.87/192.24 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.87x = 192.24 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.87x = 25,398.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,398.75/138.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.90

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