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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.30, 190.76 and 83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.30, 190.76 and 83 is: 114.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.30 : 190.76 = 83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.30/190.76 = 83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.30x = 190.76 × 83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.30x = 15,833.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,833.08/138.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.48

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