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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.08, 190.58 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.08, 190.58 and 105.44 is: 145.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.08 : 190.58 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.08/190.58 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.08x = 190.58 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.08x = 20,094.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,094.76/138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.53

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