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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.09, 190.44 and 108.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.09, 190.44 and 108.93 is: 150.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.09 : 190.44 = 108.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.09/190.44 = 108.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.09x = 190.44 × 108.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.09x = 20,744.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,744.63/138.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.23

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