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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.53, 191.17 and 76.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.53, 191.17 and 76.36 is: 105.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.53 : 191.17 = 76.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.53/191.17 = 76.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.53x = 191.17 × 76.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.53x = 14,597.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,597.74/138.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.38

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