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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.04, 190.48 and 75.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.04, 190.48 and 75.87 is: 104.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.04 : 190.48 = 75.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.04/190.48 = 75.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.04x = 190.48 × 75.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.04x = 14,451.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,451.72/138.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.69

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