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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.88, 191.46 and 115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.88, 191.46 and 115.48 is: 159.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.88 : 191.46 = 115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.88/191.46 = 115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.88x = 191.46 × 115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.88x = 22,109.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,109.80/138.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.20

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