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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.38, 190.97 and 76.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.38, 190.97 and 76.22 is: 105.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.38 : 190.97 = 76.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.38/190.97 = 76.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.38x = 190.97 × 76.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.38x = 14,554.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,554.78/138.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.18

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