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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.48, 190.86 and 107.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.48, 190.86 and 107.40 is: 148.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.48 : 190.86 = 107.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.48/190.86 = 107.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.48x = 190.86 × 107.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.48x = 20,498.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,498.36/138.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.02

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