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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.44, 191.04 and 76.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.44, 191.04 and 76.26 is: 105.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.44 : 191.04 = 76.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.44/191.04 = 76.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.44x = 191.04 × 76.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.44x = 14,568.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,568.71/138.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.23

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