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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.43, 191.03 and 76.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.43, 191.03 and 76.27 is: 105.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.43 : 191.03 = 76.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.43/191.03 = 76.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.43x = 191.03 × 76.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.43x = 14,569.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,569.46/138.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.24

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