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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.19, 190.59 and 105.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.19, 190.59 and 105.46 is: 145.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.19 : 190.59 = 105.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.19/190.59 = 105.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.19x = 190.59 × 105.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.19x = 20,099.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,099.62/138.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.45

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