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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.09, 190.57 and 79.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.09, 190.57 and 79.91 is: 110.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.09 : 190.57 = 79.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.09/190.57 = 79.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.09x = 190.57 × 79.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.09x = 15,228.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,228.31/138.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.28

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