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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.96, 191.88 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.96, 191.88 and 109.98 is: 151.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.96 : 191.88 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.96/191.88 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.96x = 191.88 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.96x = 21,102.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,102.96/138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.86

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