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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.44, 191.02 and 109.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.44, 191.02 and 109.42 is: 150.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.44 : 191.02 = 109.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.44/191.02 = 109.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.44x = 191.02 × 109.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.44x = 20,899.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,899.91/138.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.97

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