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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.35, 190.91 and 76.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.35, 190.91 and 76.19 is: 105.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.35 : 190.91 = 76.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.35/190.91 = 76.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.35x = 190.91 × 76.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.35x = 14,544.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,544.67/138.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.13

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