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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.17, 190.54 and 105.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.17, 190.54 and 105.37 is: 145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.17 : 190.54 = 105.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.17/190.54 = 105.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.17x = 190.54 × 105.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.17x = 20,076.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,076.51/138.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.30

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