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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.36, 190.93 and 79.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.36, 190.93 and 79.35 is: 109.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.36 : 190.93 = 79.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.36/190.93 = 79.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.36x = 190.93 × 79.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.36x = 15,150.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,150.30/138.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.50

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