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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.11, 190.55 and 79.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.11, 190.55 and 79.88 is: 110.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.11 : 190.55 = 79.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.11/190.55 = 79.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.11x = 190.55 × 79.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.11x = 15,220.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,220.38/138.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.21

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