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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.79, 191.44 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.79, 191.44 and 105.99 is: 146.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.79 : 191.44 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.79/191.44 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.79x = 191.44 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.79x = 20,290.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,290.73/138.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.20

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