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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.41, 191.25 and 107.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.41, 191.25 and 107.40 is: 148.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.41 : 191.25 = 107.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.41/191.25 = 107.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.41x = 191.25 × 107.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.41x = 20,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,540.25/138.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.40

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