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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.02, 190.33 and 106.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.02, 190.33 and 106.87 is: 147.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.02 : 190.33 = 106.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.02/190.33 = 106.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.02x = 190.33 × 106.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.02x = 20,339.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,339.82/138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.37

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