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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.15, 190.40 and 107.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.15, 190.40 and 107.06 is: 147.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.15 : 190.40 = 107.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.15/190.40 = 107.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.15x = 190.40 × 107.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.15x = 20,382.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,382.74/138.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.54

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