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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.51, 191.15 and 76.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.51, 191.15 and 76.35 is: 105.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.51 : 191.15 = 76.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.51/191.15 = 76.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.51x = 191.15 × 76.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.51x = 14,593.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,593.85/138.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.37

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