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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.47, 190.85 and 105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.47, 190.85 and 105.66 is: 145.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.47 : 190.85 = 105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.47/190.85 = 105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.47x = 190.85 × 105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.47x = 20,164.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,164.68/138.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.63

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