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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.15, 190.58 and 79.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.15, 190.58 and 79.89 is: 110.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.15 : 190.58 = 79.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.15/190.58 = 79.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.15x = 190.58 × 79.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.15x = 15,225.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,225.51/138.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.21

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