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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.92, 191.15 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.92, 191.15 and 134.91 is: 185.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.92 : 191.15 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.92/191.15 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.92x = 191.15 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.92x = 25,788.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,788.38/138.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.64

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