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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.22, 190.75 and 82.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.22, 190.75 and 82.20 is: 113.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.22 : 190.75 = 82.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.22/190.75 = 82.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.22x = 190.75 × 82.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.22x = 15,679.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,679.24/138.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.44

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