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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.48, 191.34 and 109.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.48, 191.34 and 109.62 is: 151.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.48 : 191.34 = 109.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.48/191.34 = 109.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.48x = 191.34 × 109.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.48x = 20,974.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,974.69/138.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.46

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