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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.98, 191.58 and 106.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.98, 191.58 and 106.17 is: 146.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.98 : 191.58 = 106.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.98/191.58 = 106.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.98x = 191.58 × 106.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.98x = 20,340.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,340.05/138.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.36

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