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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.10, 190.33 and 105.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.10, 190.33 and 105.43 is: 145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.10 : 190.33 = 105.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.10/190.33 = 105.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.10x = 190.33 × 105.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.10x = 20,066.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,066.49/138.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.30

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