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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.38, 190.82 and 107.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.38, 190.82 and 107.37 is: 148.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.38 : 190.82 = 107.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.38/190.82 = 107.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.38x = 190.82 × 107.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.38x = 20,487.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,487.81/138.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.06

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