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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.08, 190.49 and 82.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.08, 190.49 and 82.78 is: 114.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.08 : 190.49 = 82.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.08/190.49 = 82.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.08x = 190.49 × 82.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.08x = 15,767.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,767.87/138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.19

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