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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.30, 190.65 and 108.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.30, 190.65 and 108.73 is: 149.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.30 : 190.65 = 108.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.30/190.65 = 108.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.30x = 190.65 × 108.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.30x = 20,729.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,729.37/138.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.89

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