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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.16, 193.68 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.16, 193.68 and 138 is: 190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.16 : 193.68 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.16/193.68 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.16x = 193.68 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.16x = 26,727.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,727.84/140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.70

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