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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.17, 190.64 and 82.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.17, 190.64 and 82.96 is: 114.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.17 : 190.64 = 82.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.17/190.64 = 82.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.17x = 190.64 × 82.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.17x = 15,815.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,815.49/138.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.46

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