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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.38, 190.99 and 82.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.38, 190.99 and 82.38 is: 113.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.38 : 190.99 = 82.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.38/190.99 = 82.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.38x = 190.99 × 82.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.38x = 15,734.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,734.58/138.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.71

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