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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.29, 190.84 and 75.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.29, 190.84 and 75.28 is: 103.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.29 : 190.84 = 75.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.29/190.84 = 75.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.29x = 190.84 × 75.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.29x = 14,365.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,365.83/138.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.88

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