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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.84, 191.28 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.84, 191.28 and 109.68 is: 151.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.84 : 191.28 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.84/191.28 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.84x = 191.28 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.84x = 20,979.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,979.59/138.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.11

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