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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.01, 190.42 and 79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.01, 190.42 and 79 is: 109.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.01 : 190.42 = 79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.01/190.42 = 79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.01x = 190.42 × 79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.01x = 15,043.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,043.18/138.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.00

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