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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.41, 191.08 and 107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.41, 191.08 and 107.25 is: 148.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.41 : 191.08 = 107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.41/191.08 = 107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.41x = 191.08 × 107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.41x = 20,493.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,493.78/138.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.07

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