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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.58, 191.43 and 110.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.58, 191.43 and 110.91 is: 153.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.58 : 191.43 = 110.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.58/191.43 = 110.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.58x = 191.43 × 110.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.58x = 21,230.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,230.95/138.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.21

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