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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.44, 191.08 and 105.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.44, 191.08 and 105.64 is: 145.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.44 : 191.08 = 105.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.44/191.08 = 105.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.44x = 191.08 × 105.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.44x = 20,185.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,185.69/138.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.81

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