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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.35, 190.72 and 105.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.35, 190.72 and 105.54 is: 145.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.35 : 190.72 = 105.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.35/190.72 = 105.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.35x = 190.72 × 105.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.35x = 20,128.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,128.06/138.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.49

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