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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.15, 190.62 and 79.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.15, 190.62 and 79.14 is: 109.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.15 : 190.62 = 79.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.15/190.62 = 79.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.15x = 190.62 × 79.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.15x = 15,085.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,085.67/138.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.20

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