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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.59, 191.07 and 107.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.59, 191.07 and 107.45 is: 148.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.59 : 191.07 = 107.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.59/191.07 = 107.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.59x = 191.07 × 107.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.59x = 20,530.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,530.47/138.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.14

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