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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.03, 190.53 and 105.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.03, 190.53 and 105.24 is: 145.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.03 : 190.53 = 105.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.03/190.53 = 105.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.03x = 190.53 × 105.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.03x = 20,051.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,051.38/138.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.27

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