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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.77, 191.68 and 106.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.77, 191.68 and 106.42 is: 147.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.77 : 191.68 = 106.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.77/191.68 = 106.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.77x = 191.68 × 106.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.77x = 20,398.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,398.80/138.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.00

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