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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.47, 191.09 and 109.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.47, 191.09 and 109.58 is: 151.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.47 : 191.09 = 109.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.47/191.09 = 109.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.47x = 191.09 × 109.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.47x = 20,938.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,938.96/138.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.22

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