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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.88, 191.53 and 107.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.88, 191.53 and 107.73 is: 148.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.88 : 191.53 = 107.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.88/191.53 = 107.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.88x = 191.53 × 107.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.88x = 20,633.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,633.66/138.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.57

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