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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.17, 190.73 and 79.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.17, 190.73 and 79.94 is: 110.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.17 : 190.73 = 79.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.17/190.73 = 79.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.17x = 190.73 × 79.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.17x = 15,246.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,246.20/138.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.35

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