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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.92, 190.36 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.92, 190.36 and 133.88 is: 183.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.92 : 190.36 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.92/190.36 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.92x = 190.36 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.92x = 25,485.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,485.40/138.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.45

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