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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.10, 190.57 and 75.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.10, 190.57 and 75.93 is: 104.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.10 : 190.57 = 75.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.10/190.57 = 75.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.10x = 190.57 × 75.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.10x = 14,469.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,469.98/138.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.78

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