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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.14, 199.92 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.14, 199.92 and 138.84 is: 191.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.14 : 199.92 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.14/199.92 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.14x = 199.92 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.14x = 27,756.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,756.89/145.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.24

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