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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.79, 191.60 and 107.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.79, 191.60 and 107.63 is: 148.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.79 : 191.60 = 107.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.79/191.60 = 107.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.79x = 191.60 × 107.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.79x = 20,621.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,621.37/138.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.59

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