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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.06, 190.49 and 82.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.06, 190.49 and 82.82 is: 114.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.06 : 190.49 = 82.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.06/190.49 = 82.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.06x = 190.49 × 82.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.06x = 15,775.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,775.43/138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.27

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