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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.88, 191.99 and 133.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.88, 191.99 and 133.15 is: 184.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.88 : 191.99 = 133.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.88/191.99 = 133.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.88x = 191.99 × 133.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.88x = 25,563.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,563.47/138.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.07

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