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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.94, 191.76 and 106.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.94, 191.76 and 106.13 is: 146.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.94 : 191.76 = 106.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.94/191.76 = 106.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.94x = 191.76 × 106.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.94x = 20,351.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,351.49/138.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.48

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