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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.09, 190.59 and 82.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.09, 190.59 and 82.83 is: 114.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.09 : 190.59 = 82.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.09/190.59 = 82.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.09x = 190.59 × 82.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.09x = 15,786.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,786.57/138.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.32

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