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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.96, 191.50 and 109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.96, 191.50 and 109.80 is: 151.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.96 : 191.50 = 109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.96/191.50 = 109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.96x = 191.50 × 109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.96x = 21,026.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,026.70/138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.31

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