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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.21, 190.79 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.21, 190.79 and 88.47 is: 122.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.21 : 190.79 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.21/190.79 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.21x = 190.79 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.21x = 16,879.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,879.19/138.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.13

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