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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.59, 191.36 and 107.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.59, 191.36 and 107.61 is: 148.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.59 : 191.36 = 107.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.59/191.36 = 107.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.59x = 191.36 × 107.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.59x = 20,590.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,590.75/138.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.58

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