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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.10, 190.61 and 82.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.10, 190.61 and 82.81 is: 114.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.10 : 190.61 = 82.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.10/190.61 = 82.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.10x = 190.61 × 82.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.10x = 15,784.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,784.41/138.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.30

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