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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.18, 190.71 and 82.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.18, 190.71 and 82.91 is: 114.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.18 : 190.71 = 82.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.18/190.71 = 82.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.18x = 190.71 × 82.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.18x = 15,810.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,810.81/138.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.42

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