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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.46, 191.07 and 76.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.46, 191.07 and 76.29 is: 105.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.46 : 191.07 = 76.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.46/191.07 = 76.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.46x = 191.07 × 76.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.46x = 14,576.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,576.55/138.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.27

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