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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.03, 190.47 and 79.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.03, 190.47 and 79.03 is: 109.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.03 : 190.47 = 79.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.03/190.47 = 79.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.03x = 190.47 × 79.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.03x = 15,052.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,052.93/138.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.06

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