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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.49, 191.13 and 76.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.49, 191.13 and 76.33 is: 105.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.49 : 191.13 = 76.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.49/191.13 = 76.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.49x = 191.13 × 76.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.49x = 14,588.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,588.57/138.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.34

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