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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.34, 190.91 and 108.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.34, 190.91 and 108.87 is: 150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.34 : 190.91 = 108.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.34/190.91 = 108.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.34x = 190.91 × 108.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.34x = 20,783.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,783.83/138.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.24

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