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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.59, 191.25 and 109.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.59, 191.25 and 109.12 is: 150.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.59 : 191.25 = 109.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.59/191.25 = 109.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.59x = 191.25 × 109.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.59x = 20,868.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,868.72/138.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.58

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