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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.09, 190.51 and 79.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.09, 190.51 and 79.86 is: 110.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.09 : 190.51 = 79.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.09/190.51 = 79.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.09x = 190.51 × 79.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.09x = 15,214.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,214.13/138.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.18

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