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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.12, 190.57 and 79.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.12, 190.57 and 79.92 is: 110.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.12 : 190.57 = 79.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.12/190.57 = 79.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.12x = 190.57 × 79.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.12x = 15,230.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,230.35/138.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.27

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