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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.90, 191.70 and 106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.90, 191.70 and 106.14 is: 146.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.90 : 191.70 = 106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.90/191.70 = 106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.90x = 191.70 × 106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.90x = 20,347.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,347.04/138.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.49

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