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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.96, 191.52 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.96, 191.52 and 131.76 is: 181.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.96 : 191.52 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.96/191.52 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.96x = 191.52 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.96x = 25,234.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,234.68/138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.60

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