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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.07, 190.82 and 105.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.07, 190.82 and 105.57 is: 145.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.07 : 190.82 = 105.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.07/190.82 = 105.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.07x = 190.82 × 105.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.07x = 20,145.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,145.13/138.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.90

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