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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.90, 192.57 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.90, 192.57 and 135.66 is: 188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.90 : 192.57 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.90/192.57 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.90x = 192.57 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.90x = 26,124.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,124.05/138.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.08

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