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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.19, 190.72 and 76.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.19, 190.72 and 76.04 is: 104.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.19 : 190.72 = 76.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.19/190.72 = 76.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.19x = 190.72 × 76.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.19x = 14,501.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,501.46/138.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.94

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