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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.87, 191.51 and 107.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.87, 191.51 and 107.86 is: 148.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.87 : 191.51 = 107.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.87/191.51 = 107.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.87x = 191.51 × 107.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.87x = 20,656.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,656.27/138.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.75

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