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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.19, 190.69 and 79.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.19, 190.69 and 79.96 is: 110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.19 : 190.69 = 79.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.19/190.69 = 79.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.19x = 190.69 × 79.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.19x = 15,247.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,247.91/138.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.34

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