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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.78, 191.28 and 105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.78, 191.28 and 105.96 is: 146.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.78 : 191.28 = 105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.78/191.28 = 105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.78x = 191.28 × 105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.78x = 20,268.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,268.03/138.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.04

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