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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.04, 190.51 and 79.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.04, 190.51 and 79.83 is: 110.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.04 : 190.51 = 79.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.04/190.51 = 79.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.04x = 190.51 × 79.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.04x = 15,208.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,208.93/138.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.18

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