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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.29, 190.67 and 110.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.29, 190.67 and 110.57 is: 152.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.29 : 190.67 = 110.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.29/190.67 = 110.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.29x = 190.67 × 110.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.29x = 21,082.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,082.38/138.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.45

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