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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.97, 191.80 and 132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.97, 191.80 and 132.82 is: 183.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.97 : 191.80 = 132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.97/191.80 = 132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.97x = 191.80 × 132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.97x = 25,474.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,474.40/138.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.31

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