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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.90, 191.40 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.90, 191.40 and 131.58 is: 181.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.90 : 191.40 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.90/191.40 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.90x = 191.40 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.90x = 25,184.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,184.41/138.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.31

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