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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.92, 191.61 and 106.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.92, 191.61 and 106.11 is: 146.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.92 : 191.61 = 106.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.92/191.61 = 106.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.92x = 191.61 × 106.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.92x = 20,331.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,331.74/138.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.36

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