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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.03, 190.31 and 108.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.03, 190.31 and 108.46 is: 149.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.03 : 190.31 = 108.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.03/190.31 = 108.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.03x = 190.31 × 108.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.03x = 20,641.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,641.02/138.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.54

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