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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.71, 191.49 and 106.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.71, 191.49 and 106.04 is: 146.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.71 : 191.49 = 106.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.71/191.49 = 106.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.71x = 191.49 × 106.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.71x = 20,305.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,305.60/138.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.39

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