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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.88, 191.52 and 107.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.88, 191.52 and 107.75 is: 148.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.88 : 191.52 = 107.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.88/191.52 = 107.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.88x = 191.52 × 107.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.88x = 20,636.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,636.28/138.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.59

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