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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.54, 191.16 and 79.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.54, 191.16 and 79.53 is: 109.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.54 : 191.16 = 79.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.54/191.16 = 79.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.54x = 191.16 × 79.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.54x = 15,203.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,203.31/138.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.74

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