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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.06, 209.41 and 138.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.06, 209.41 and 138.39 is: 190.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.06 : 209.41 = 138.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.06/209.41 = 138.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.06x = 209.41 × 138.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.06x = 28,978.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,978.51/152.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.58

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