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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.60, 191.03 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.60, 191.03 and 105.80 is: 145.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.60 : 191.03 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.60/191.03 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.60x = 191.03 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.60x = 20,209.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,209.49/138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.81

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