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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.38, 191.04 and 110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.38, 191.04 and 110.32 is: 152.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.38 : 191.04 = 110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.38/191.04 = 110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.38x = 191.04 × 110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.38x = 21,075.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,075.53/138.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.30

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