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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.11, 190.58 and 75.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.11, 190.58 and 75.94 is: 104.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.11 : 190.58 = 75.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.11/190.58 = 75.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.11x = 190.58 × 75.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.11x = 14,471.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,471.69/138.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.78

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