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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.42, 190.98 and 107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.42, 190.98 and 107.28 is: 148.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.42 : 190.98 = 107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.42/190.98 = 107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.42x = 190.98 × 107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.42x = 20,488.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,488.33/138.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.02

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