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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.91, 191.38 and 107.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.91, 191.38 and 107.71 is: 148.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.91 : 191.38 = 107.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.91/191.38 = 107.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.91x = 191.38 × 107.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.91x = 20,613.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,613.00/138.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.40

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