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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.93, 208.56 and 128.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.93, 208.56 and 128.19 is: 192.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.93 : 208.56 = 128.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.93/208.56 = 128.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.93x = 208.56 × 128.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.93x = 26,735.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,735.31/138.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.44

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