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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.20, 190.73 and 79.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.20, 190.73 and 79.20 is: 109.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.20 : 190.73 = 79.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.20/190.73 = 79.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.20x = 190.73 × 79.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.20x = 15,106.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,106.01/138.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.31

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