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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.84, 191.58 and 109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.84, 191.58 and 109.72 is: 151.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.84 : 191.58 = 109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.84/191.58 = 109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.84x = 191.58 × 109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.84x = 21,020.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,020.16/138.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.40

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