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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.54, 190.95 and 107.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.54, 190.95 and 107.34 is: 147.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.54 : 190.95 = 107.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.54/190.95 = 107.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.54x = 190.95 × 107.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.54x = 20,496.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,496.57/138.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.95

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