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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.50, 191.14 and 76.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.50, 191.14 and 76.33 is: 105.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.50 : 191.14 = 76.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.50/191.14 = 76.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.50x = 191.14 × 76.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.50x = 14,590.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,590.12/138.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.34

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