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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.04, 190.52 and 82.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.04, 190.52 and 82.06 is: 113.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.04 : 190.52 = 82.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.04/190.52 = 82.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.04x = 190.52 × 82.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.04x = 15,632.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,632.71/138.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.25

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