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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138, 190.40 and 79.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138, 190.40 and 79.76 is: 110.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138 : 190.40 = 79.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138/190.40 = 79.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138x = 190.40 × 79.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138x = 15,186.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,186.30/138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.05

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