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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.35, 190.90 and 82.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.35, 190.90 and 82.34 is: 113.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.35 : 190.90 = 82.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.35/190.90 = 82.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.35x = 190.90 × 82.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.35x = 15,717.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,717.34/138.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.61

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