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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.49, 191.11 and 79.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.49, 191.11 and 79.46 is: 109.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.49 : 191.11 = 79.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.49/191.11 = 79.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.49x = 191.11 × 79.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.49x = 15,186.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,186.28/138.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.66

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