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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.96, 191.94 and 106.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.96, 191.94 and 106.61 is: 147.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.96 : 191.94 = 106.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.96/191.94 = 106.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.96x = 191.94 × 106.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.96x = 20,461.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,461.76/138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.25

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