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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.96, 191.37 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.96, 191.37 and 132.48 is: 182.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.96 : 191.37 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.96/191.37 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.96x = 191.37 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.96x = 25,352.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,352.70/138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.45

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