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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.28, 190.51 and 107.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.28, 190.51 and 107.09 is: 147.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.28 : 190.51 = 107.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.28/190.51 = 107.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.28x = 190.51 × 107.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.28x = 20,400.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,400.50/138.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.53

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