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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.62, 191.18 and 107.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.62, 191.18 and 107.48 is: 148.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.62 : 191.18 = 107.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.62/191.18 = 107.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.62x = 191.18 × 107.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.62x = 20,548.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,548.77/138.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.24

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