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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.66, 191.61 and 107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.66, 191.61 and 107.96 is: 149.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.66 : 191.61 = 107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.66/191.61 = 107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.66x = 191.61 × 107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.66x = 20,685.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,685.26/138.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.18

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