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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.12, 190.60 and 82.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.12, 190.60 and 82.86 is: 114.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.12 : 190.60 = 82.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.12/190.60 = 82.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.12x = 190.60 × 82.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.12x = 15,793.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,793.93/138.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.35

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