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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.53, 191.28 and 109.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.53, 191.28 and 109.55 is: 151.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.53 : 191.28 = 109.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.53/191.28 = 109.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.53x = 191.28 × 109.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.53x = 20,953.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,953.77/138.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.26

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