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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.13, 190.48 and 110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.13, 190.48 and 110.43 is: 152.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.13 : 190.48 = 110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.13/190.48 = 110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.13x = 190.48 × 110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.13x = 21,034.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,034.71/138.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.28

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