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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.29, 190.82 and 78.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.29, 190.82 and 78.46 is: 108.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.29 : 190.82 = 78.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.29/190.82 = 78.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.29x = 190.82 × 78.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.29x = 14,970.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,970.39/138.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.26

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