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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.24, 190.87 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.24, 190.87 and 106.68 is: 147.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.24 : 190.87 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.24/190.87 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.24x = 190.87 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.24x = 20,361.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,361.40/138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.29

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