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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.40, 191.04 and 110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.40, 191.04 and 110.88 is: 153.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.40 : 191.04 = 110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.40/191.04 = 110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.40x = 191.04 × 110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.40x = 21,182.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,182.52/138.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.05

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