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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.08, 190.52 and 79.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.08, 190.52 and 79.83 is: 110.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.08 : 190.52 = 79.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.08/190.52 = 79.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.08x = 190.52 × 79.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.08x = 15,208.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,208.98/138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.15

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