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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.71, 191.35 and 107.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.71, 191.35 and 107.59 is: 148.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.71 : 191.35 = 107.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.71/191.35 = 107.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.71x = 191.35 × 107.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.71x = 20,587.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,587.35/138.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.42

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