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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.10, 190.45 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.10, 190.45 and 106.96 is: 147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.10 : 190.45 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.10/190.45 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.10x = 190.45 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.10x = 20,370.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,370.53/138.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.51

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