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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.64, 191.15 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.64, 191.15 and 109.08 is: 150.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.64 : 191.15 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.64/191.15 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.64x = 191.15 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.64x = 20,850.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,850.64/138.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.39

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