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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.12, 190.54 and 79.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.12, 190.54 and 79.11 is: 109.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.12 : 190.54 = 79.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.12/190.54 = 79.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.12x = 190.54 × 79.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.12x = 15,073.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,073.62/138.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.13

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