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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.38, 190.80 and 110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.38, 190.80 and 110.43 is: 152.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.38 : 190.80 = 110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.38/190.80 = 110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.38x = 190.80 × 110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.38x = 21,070.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,070.04/138.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.27

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