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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.21, 190.72 and 79.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.21, 190.72 and 79.99 is: 110.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.21 : 190.72 = 79.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.21/190.72 = 79.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.21x = 190.72 × 79.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.21x = 15,255.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,255.32/138.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.38

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