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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.97, 191.42 and 129.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.97, 191.42 and 129.74 is: 178.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.97 : 191.42 = 129.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.97/191.42 = 129.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.97x = 191.42 × 129.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.97x = 24,834.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,834.61/138.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.71

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