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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.06, 190.52 and 82.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.06, 190.52 and 82.80 is: 114.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.06 : 190.52 = 82.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.06/190.52 = 82.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.06x = 190.52 × 82.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.06x = 15,775.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,775.06/138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.26

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